Thursday August 15, 1963: on this day

August 15, 1963 was the 227th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 15, 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 August 15, 1963, who was born and died on August 15, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. The Haunting, directed by Robert Wise), TV series (e.g. People Will Talk) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1963?


August 15, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1963 can also be written as 8/15/1963 in the US and as 15/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

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August 15, 1963: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1963:

  • Fulbert youlou, resigns as president of congo-brazzaville
  • President fulbert youlou is overthrown in the republic of the congo, after a three-day uprising in the capital.
  • Execution of henry john burnett, the last man to be hanged in scotland.

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August 15, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 06:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1963.

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Who was born on August 15, 1963?


Famous people born on August 15, 1963:

  • Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu

    Alejandro gonzales inarritu is a mexican film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on films such as birdman, the...

  • Dietrick Busch

    Dietrick Busch is a German entrepreneur and the co-founder of Zalando, a leading European online fashion retailer.

  • Raul Trevino

    Raul Trevino is a Mexican actor known for his roles in various television shows and films.

  • Danny Verlinden

    Belgian soccer football player.

  • Pharrah Mowbray

    Pharrah Mowbray is a contemporary British painter known for her vibrant and abstract landscape paintings.

  • Alejandro González

    Mexican filmmaker recognized for his innovative storytelling and visual style in movies like 'Amores Perros.

  • Alejandro Inarritu

    Acclaimed Mexican filmmaker known for his work on movies like 'Babel' and 'The Revenant.

  • Jack Russell

    England cricketer and coach.

  • Simon Hart

    Welsh soldier and politician.

  • Kier

    American singer-songwriter dj and producer (deee-lite).

  • Lisa Opie

    English squash player and coach.

  • Valery Levaneuski

    Entrepreneur, politician, ex-political prisoner.

  • Fabio Canino

    Italian actor, writer and radio host.

  • Greg Adams

    Nelson, nhl left-wing (dallas stars).

  • Jean-Rene Dubosc

    French jockey has 83 wins.

  • Lady Miss Kier

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 60 years 8 months old,

or 728 months and 4 days old,

or 3166 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22163 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 August 15, 1963?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1963.

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August 15, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1963:

  • John Powell

    American discus thrower.

  • Vsevolod Vjačeslavovič Ivanov
  • Ernesto Navarro
  • Valeri Levonevski
  • Alberto Rabadá y Ernesto Navarro montañeros aragoneses.
  • Alberto Rabadá

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lancer Sharma

    Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Rahi Masoom Reza

    Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th

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August 15, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1963:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fingertips - Pt 2
  2. - Blowin' In The Wind
  3. - (You're The) Devil In Disguise
  4. - Wipe Out
  5. - Judy's Turn To Cry

August 15, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1963 was Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sweets For My Sweet
  2. - Confessin'
  3. - Bad To Me
  4. - Devil In Disguise
  5. - Twist And Shout

August 15, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fingertips - Pt 2
  2. - Easier Said Than Done
  3. - Pride And Joy
  4. - Memphis
  5. - Just One Look

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August 15, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Haunting

The Haunting

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

The Haunted Palace

The Haunted Palace

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Vincent Price, Debra Paget, Lon Chaney Jr., Frank Maxwell

Country: United States of America

The Gun Hawk

The Gun Hawk

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Edward Ludwig

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Rod Cameron, Ruta Lee, Rod Lauren

Omicron

Omicron

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti

Starring: Renato Salvatori, Ugo Gregoretti, Rosemary Dexter, Calisto Calisti

Country: Italy

Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Mario Bava

Starring: Michèle Mercier, Lidia Alfonsi, Boris Karloff, Mark Damon

Country: United States of America

August 15, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

People Will Talk

People Will Talk

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Joseph Mankiewicz

Picture This

Picture This

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Stephen Herek

The Choice Is Yours

The Choice Is Yours

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Heinz Fussle

Don't Say a Word

Don't Say a Word

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Love Story

Love Story

Release year: 1963

Directed by: John Korty, Arthur Hiller

August 15, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Essential Lippmann by Clinton Rossiter and James Lare

The Essential Lippmann

By:

Essential Lippmann by Rossiter Clinton and James Lare

I Owe Russia $1200 by Bob Hope

I Owe Russia $1200

By:

Bob Hope (May 29, 1903 to July 27, 2003) was an American comedian, actor, and performer who performed on Broadway, in vaudeville and on television, as well as in movies and radio.

Seven Days In May by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II

Seven Days In May

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Grandmother and the Priests by Taylor Caldwell

Grandmother and the Priests

By:

Dust jacket notes: Rose McConnell was just four years old when her Grandmother visited her in Leeds, England. It was in 1904. This Grandmother was an Irish widow from the rich and famous who enjoyed good company.

My Darling Clementine by Jack Fishman

My Darling Clementine

By:

This is the acclaimed biography about Lady Clementine. It was first published in 1963 and became an international bestseller.

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1963?

On August 15, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1963?

On August 15, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1963?

On August 15, 1963 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. 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 August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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 August 1963?

August 1963 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1963 calendar looked like.

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