Friday August 16, 1963: on this day

August 16, 1963 was the 228th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 16, 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 16, 1963, who was born and died on August 16, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 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 16th, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 1963?


August 16, 1963 was a Friday and it was the 228th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1963 can also be written as 8/16/1963 in the US and as 16/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

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August 16, 1963: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 1963:

August 16, 1963: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 16, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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August 16, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:04 am and setting at 07:07 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 16, 1963?


Famous people born on August 16, 1963:

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Kevin Sites

    Kevin Sites is an American journalist known for his war reporting and multimedia storytelling.

  • Aloísio Pires Alves

    Brazilian footballer and manager.

  • Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu

    Director.

  • Scott Dunlap

    Pittsburgh, pennsylvania -- canadian tour golfer (1995 south african masters).

  • Philippe Conticini
  • Carmelo Micciche
  • Larry Nassar
  • Jelle Nijdam
  • Alberto Torazzi
  • Liz Pichon
  • Don Bacon
  • Hans Brandtun
  • Kalusha Bwalya
  • Alessandra Casella
  • Jennifer Donnelly
  • Andreas Dresen

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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August 16, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 60 years 7 months old,

or 727 months and 3 days old,

or 3161 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22131 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 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 16, 1963?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 16, 1963.

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August 16, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1963:

  • Joan Eardley

    British artist (d. 1963).

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th

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August 16, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 1963:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 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 16, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 16, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 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 16, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1963 was Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 16, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 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 16, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 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 16, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 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 16, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 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 16, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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 16, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

City Of Night by John Rechy

City Of Night

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[Rechy's] tone rings completely true and is his entirely. . . . He is a truth-teller, and he tells it with such passion, that we are forced into sharing in his life

The Whole Truth And Nothing But by Hedda Hopper

The Whole Truth And Nothing But

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Hedda Hoopper tells it all. She reveals the secrets, fears, and behind-the scenes stories of Hollywood. Hedda has been around three generations of Hollywood.

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.

Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck

Travels With Charley

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A personal journey through America as told by one its most loved writers. To hear the speech and smell the grass and trees, and to see the sights,

Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters, and Seymour-An Introduction by J.D. Salinger

Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters, and Seymour-An Introduction

By:

The author wrote: The two long pieces of this book were originally published in The New Yorker. RAISE HIGH THE ROOF BEAM, CARPENTERS, 1955, SEYMOUR 1959 Introduction.

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Who was the US President on August 16, 1963?

On August 16, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1963?

On August 16, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1963?

On August 16, 1963 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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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.

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