Warren Justin DeMartini is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist for glam metal band Ratt, which achieved international stardom in the 1980s.

1963Jeff Gray, American baseball player and coach^[†]

Jeffrey Edward Gray is a former professional baseball relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds in 1988 and for the Boston Red Sox in 1990 and 1991. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 175 pounds (79 kg), Gray batted and threw right-handed. He was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1984 out of Florida State University.

1963Doris Leuthard, Swiss lawyer and politician, 162nd President of the Swiss Confederation^[†]

Doris Leuthard is a Swiss politician and lawyer who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2006 to 2018. A member of the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP/PDC), she was elected as President of the Swiss Confederation for 2010 and 2017. Leuthard headed the Federal Department of Economic Affairs until 2010, when she became head of the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications. As of 19 December 2019 she is a member of the board of the Kofi Annan Foundation and Stadler Rail.

Historical Events

1963One hundred twenty-nine American sailors die when the submarine USS Thresher sinks at sea.^[†]

A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater. The term "submarine" is also sometimes used historically or informally to refer to remotely operated vehicles and robots, or to medium-sized or smaller vessels. Submarines are referred to as boats rather than ships regardless of their size.

Historical Context for April 10, 1963

In 1963, the world population was approximately 3,192,807,828 people^[†]

Headlines from April 10, 1963

Soviet Calls Parley On Curbs for Arts; SOVIET SETS TALKS ON CURBS IN ARTS

WHEELING RAISES ITS STEEL PRICE; Move Comes a Year After Blough-Kennedy Clash-- Labor Plans Uncertain WHEELING RAISES ITS STEEL PRICE

PROTESTS POUR IN AGAINST TAX RISE URGED BY MAYOR; Mail Delivered in Cartons-- Most Consist of Form Letters or Petitions DAY'S TOTAL IS 50,000 Wagner Will Fly to Nassau Today After Ending His Annual Budget Study PROTESTS POUR IN AGAINST TAX RISE

U.S. BIDS ITS ALLIES CONDEMN REVIVAL OF LAOS WARFARE; Move Apparently Discussed at SEATO Talks in Paris --Soviet Avoids Stand U.S. URGES ALLIES SCORE LAOS FIGHT

HOUSE PANEL CUTS MILITARY PAY RISE; Trims 46 Million From Bill-- Senate Committee Votes More Nike Zeus Funds HOUSE PANEL CUTS MILITARY PAY RISE

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Historical Context for April 10, 1963