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- The Rolling Stones, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard and Bo Diddley performed at the Gaumont in Wolverhampton, England.
- Brian Poole and the Tremeloes reached number one on the UK singles chart with their version of “Do You Love Me.” It remained at the top for three weeks.
- French singer Édith Piaf died at the age of 47. She achieved international fame with songs including “La Vie en Rose,” “Padam, padam,” “Hymne à l'amour” and “La Foule.”
- Elvis Presley recorded vocal parts for the songs “Once Is Enough,” “Catchin' On Fast,” “Anyone (Could Fall in Love with You),” “Smokey Mountain Boy,” “There's Gold in the Mountains,” “One Boy, Two Little Girls,” “Kissin' Cousins,” “Barefoot Ballad” and “Tender Feeling.” The source notes several different versions, edits and composite recordings for the film Kissin' Cousins.
- James “Jim” Glennie, bassist and founding member of the rock band James, was born on October 10, 1963, in Manchester, England. The band became known for songs including “Sit Down,” “Laid” and “Come Home.”
- Jonny Male, guitarist of the British alternative rock band Republica, was born on October 10, 1963. The band became known for singles including “Drop Dead Gorgeous” and “Ready to Go.”
- The Beatles' single "She Loves You" was certified gold.
- Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs’ “Sugar Shack” reaches No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and stays there for five weeks. It becomes the best-selling U.S. record of 1963, sells more than a million copies, and reaches No. 45 on the UK chart.
- The Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” reaches No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard chart and spends ten weeks in the Top 40. Producer Phil Spector reportedly demanded 42 takes before accepting the recording.
- The Beatles headlined the live television broadcast of Sunday Night at the London Palladium on the British ITV network. They performed “From Me to You,” “She Loves You,” “Twist and Shout,” and “I’ll Get You.” Approximately 15 million viewers watched the broadcast, and the performance helped spark Beatlemania in the UK. Crowds of fans gathered outside the theater, and clashes with police occurred.