August 26, 1963
The federal minimum wage stood at $1.25/hr that summer of 1963, and the Dow Jones sat at 762 — the U.S. and Soviet Union were on the verge of signing a landmark nuclear test ban treaty, a significant step in Cold War diplomacy that summer. At the movies, "Cleopatra" was drawing crowds across the country, while on television, "The Dick Van Dyke Show" had just taken home the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series. On June 16, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova launched aboard Vostok 6 and became the first woman to travel to space, completing 48 orbits before returning to Earth three days later.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — August 26, 1963
NY Times Headlines — Week of August 26, 1963
U.S. Emphasizing Use Of Diplomacy In Vietnam Crisis; Discounts Speculation Foes May Move Soon Against The Diem Government Reform To Be Sought Washington Plans Intense Pressure But Will Avoid Showdown Over Aid Fight On Reds Stressed U.S. Emphasizing Use Of Diplomacy U.S. Policy Moderated White House Picketed
World Events — August 1963
Time Person of the Year — 1963
On the radio
Billboard Charts — August 26, 1963
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1962–63 Season
Emmy Winners — 1963
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — August 26, 1963
Ebert 4-Star Films — August 26, 1963
On the field
Sports Champions — August 26, 1963
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