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Friday December 13, 1963: on this day
December 13, 1963 was the 347th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 13, 1963 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 13, 1963, who was born and died on December 13, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dominique by The Singing Nun), movies (e.g. Love with the Proper Stranger, directed by Robert Mulligan), TV series (e.g. Copycat) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 13, 1963?
- December 13, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 13, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 13, 1963?
- December 13, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 13, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
- December 13, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 13, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
- December 13, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 13, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 13, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 13, 1963?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1963?
- Who was the Pope on December 13, 1963?
What day of the week was December 13, 1963?
December 13, 1963 was a Friday and it was the 347th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 13, 1963 can also be written as 12/13/1963 in the US and as 13/12/1963 in UK and Europe.
December 13, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 13, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 13, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 13, 1963 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 1963 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on December 13, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:41 am and setting at 03:45 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1963.
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Who was born on December 13, 1963?
Famous people born on December 13, 1963:
- Philippe Collet
A pole vaulter from france, who was the first to finish in the 1989 world cup in barcelona.
- Francisco Benitez
French military (legionnaire), known as paco.
- Abraham Quintanilla
World music singer.
- Brooke Alexander
- Uwe-Jens Mey
- Uriol Núñez
- Ferenc Salbert
- Tony Conte
- Carol Antonio Altamirano
Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:
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Taylor SwiftAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Christopher Plummer]()
Christopher PlummerChristopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...
![Jamie Foxx]()
Jamie FoxxAcademy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.
![Steve Buscemi]()
Steve BuscemiVersatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.
![Dick Van Dyke]()
Dick Van DykeRenowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
![Laurence Leboeuf]()
Laurence LeboeufCanadian actress.
![Tony Curran]()
Tony CurranScottish actor.
![Jim Davidson]()
Jim DavidsonEnglish comedian, a cheeky cockney.
![Herman Cain]()
Herman CainAmerican political activist and businessman.
![Johnny Whitaker]()
Johnny WhitakerAmerican actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.
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December 13, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 60 years 4 months old,
or 724 months and 5 days old,
or 3148 weeks and 6 days old,
or 22042 days old,
if you were born on December 13, 1963.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1963?
There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1963?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 13, 1963.
December 13, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 13, 1963:
- Hubert ME Pierlot
Belgian advocate/prime (1939-45), is killed at 79.
- Filippo Anfuso
- Mahmud Shaltut
What famous deaths happened on December 13th?
Famous deaths on December 13th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Heather Angel]()
Heather AngelOxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).
![Kathy Staff]()
Kathy StaffBritish actress (born 1928).
![Lupe Velez]()
Lupe VelezMexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.
- Sanuel Johnson
Renowned English writer and lexicographer.
- Vasily Kandinsky
Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.
- Richard Holbrooke
Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat and journalist who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and...
- Deny Johnson
Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.
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December 13, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 13, 1963:
- Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
- R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
- Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
- In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
- Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
- St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
December 13, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 13, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 13, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1963 was Dominique by The Singing Nun, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
December 13, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Singing Nun - Dominique
- The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
- Tommy Roe - Everybody
- Dale & Grace - I'm Leaving It Up To You
- The Caravelles - You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry
December 13, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1963 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
December 13, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
- The Beatles - She Loves You
- Freddie & The Dreamers - You Were Made For Me
- Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over
- Kathy Kirby - Secret Love
December 13, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1963 was It's All Right by The Impressions, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
December 13, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 13, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Impressions - It's All Right
- The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
- Tommy Hunt - I Am A Witness
- Sam Cooke - Little Red Rooster
- Solomon Burke - You're Good For Me
December 13, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 13, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Love with the Proper Stranger
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Robert Mulligan
Starring: Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Edie Adams, Herschel Bernardi
Country: United States of America
The Sword in the Stone
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
Starring: Rickie Sorensen, Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews
Country: United States of America
The Prize
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, Elke Sommer, Diane Baker
Atragon
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Ishirô Honda
Starring: Tadao Takashima, Yôko Fujiyama, Yû Fujiki, Kenji Sahara
Omicron
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti
Starring: Renato Salvatori, Ugo Gregoretti, Rosemary Dexter, Calisto Calisti
Country: Italy
December 13, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 13, 1963 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Copycat
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Jon Amiel
That's My Boy
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Sean Anders
Meet the Wife
Release year: 1963
Laughter from the Whitehall
Release year: 1963
La revue des feuilletons
Release year: 1963
December 13, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 13, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Security Is A Thumb And A Blanket
By: Charles M. Schulz
Pages clean and tidy, binding tight. Complete dust jacket, unfaded. The dust jacket is complete with the exception of some minor wear at the edges.
The Battle Of The Villa Fiorita
By: Rumer Godden
Villa Fiorita was located on Lake Garda, northern Italy. Fanny, Fanny's mother, was fighting for her children. She had been there with Rob Quillet, her lover.
The Hat On The Bed
By: John O'Hara
First Edition. First Printing (STATED). Attractive Book. Tiny tears for DJ. On the front page, a date christmas inscription was written to a friend. Christmas stamp from 1963, glued to a top price DJ sleeve.
Confessions Of An Advertising Man
By: David Ogilvy
Mad Men presents a new edition of the timeless business classic. It is as relevant and fresh today as it was when it was first published. "We admire people who work hard and are objective and thorough.
My Darling Clementine
By: Jack Fishman
This is the acclaimed biography about Lady Clementine. It was first published in 1963 and became an international bestseller.
Who was the US President on December 13, 1963?
On December 13, 1963 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1963?
On December 13, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 13, 1963?
On December 13, 1963 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 13th?
December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 13th, such as:
- 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
- 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.
What happened in 1963?
1963 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Hot line between Moscow-Washington, DC installed
- WTEV (now WLNE) TV channel 6 in Providence RI begins broadcasting
- WOUB TV channel 20 in Athens, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for December 1963?
December 1963 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
