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May 16, 1963 was the 136th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 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 May 16, 1963, who was born and died on May 16, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul), movies (e.g. Hud, directed by Martin Ritt), TV series (e.g. Party Time) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1963?
- May 16, 1963: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1963?
- May 16, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1963?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1963?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1963?
What day of the week was May 16, 1963?
May 16, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1963 can also be written as 5/16/1963 in the US and as 16/5/1963 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 1963: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1963:
- Beast in me opens at plymouth theater nyc for 4 performances
- Gordon cooper completes 22 orbits in faith 7, ends us project mercury.
May 16, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 16, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1963 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:59 am and setting at 01:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 08, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 1963.
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Who was born on May 16, 1963?
Famous people born on May 16, 1963:
- Mukhtar Ablyazov
Kazakh businessman known for his involvement in the banking sector.
- Serge Teyssot-Gay
French musician who was the guitarist for french rock band noir da(c).
- Grant Heslov
Grant heslov is an american actor, producer, and screenwriter, best known for his work on films such as 'good night, and good luck' and...
- Wendy Davis
American politician known for her filibuster in the Texas Senate in 2013.
- Sergi Belbel
Sergi Belbel is a Catalan playwright and director known for his works in the Catalan language.
- Rachel Griffith
Anglo-american economist.
- David Wilkinson
English academic and theologian.
- Mercedes Echerer
Austrian politician and actress.
- Joseph Prince
Clergyman.
- Michel Ledent
Belgian comics writer, known best for kid paddle.
- Jon Coffelt
American sculptor and painter.
- Naçer Bouiche
- Marina Massironi
- Tiziano Scarpa
- Margrit Rieben
- Lucio Laganà
- Rich Gaspari
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
May 16, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 60 years 11 months old,
or 731 months and 3 days old,
or 3179 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22254 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 16, 1963?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1963?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1963.
May 16, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1963:
- Giuseppe Femia
- Oleg Vladimirovič Pen'kovskij
- Giacomo Soleri
- Bernie Masterson
- Luigi Bartolini
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1963:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1963:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1963:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1963 was If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 16, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
- Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
- Peter, Paul & Mary - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
- The Beach Boys - Surfin' U.S.A.
- The Shirelles - Foolish Little Girl
May 16, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 16, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - From Me To You
- Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
- Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
- Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Scarlett O'Hara
- Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King
May 16, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1963 was Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 16, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
- Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
- Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
- The Cookies - Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)
- Theola Kilgore - The Love Of My Man
May 16, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Hud
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal, Brandon De Wilde
Country: United States of America
Les Carabiniers
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard
Starring: Patrice Moullet, Marino Masé, Geneviève Galéa, Catherine Ribeiro
The Running Man
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Carol Reed
Starring: Laurence Harvey, Lee Remick, Alan Bates, Felix Aylmer
Savage Sam
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Brian Keith, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Dewey Martin
In the Cool of the Day
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Robert Stevens
Starring: Peter Finch, Jane Fonda, Angela Lansbury, Arthur Hill
May 16, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Party Time
Release year: 1963
Directed by: ---
Take Two
Release year: 1963
Directed by: John Terlesky
Planet Patrol
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Russ Mazzolla
Jane Eyre
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Robert Young
Here Come the Girls
Release year: 1963
May 16, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Travels With Charley
By: John Steinbeck
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,
The Whole Truth And Nothing But
By: Hedda Hopper
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.
The Great Hunger
By: Cecil Woodham-Smith
The 1840s Irish potato famine, which was perhaps the worst event of Victorian history, saw over a million people die and many more flee to America.
Who was the US President on May 16, 1963?
On May 16, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1963?
On May 16, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1963?
On May 16, 1963 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. 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 May 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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 May 1963?
May 1963 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
