Wednesday July 17, 1963: on this day

July 17, 1963 was the 198th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 17, 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 July 17, 1963, who was born and died on July 17, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. Surf City by Jan & Dean), movies (e.g. Toys in the Attic, directed by George Roy Hill), TV series (e.g. People Will Talk) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1963?


July 17, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1963 can also be written as 7/17/1963 in the US and as 17/7/1963 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1963: What happened on that day?


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July 17, 1963: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 17, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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July 17, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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July 17, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 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 July 17, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:36 am and setting at 06:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Aug 05, 1963.

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Who was born on July 17, 1963?


Famous people born on July 17, 1963:

  • John Ventimiglia
    John Ventimiglia

    American screenwriter and composer of actors.

  • Suha Arafat

    Suha Arafat is a Palestinian journalist and the widow of Yasser Arafat.

  • Kathleena Clark

    U.

  • Matti Nykänen

    Finnish champion skiier, highly eccentric behavior in sport and personal life.

  • Rom Houben

    Belgian athlete known for his achievements in wheelchair racing.

  • Regina Belle

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Phoebe Cates

    Actress.

  • Denise Miller in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

  • Pierre-Paul Renders

    Belgian screenwriter and film director.

  • Letsie III

    Letsie iii of lesotho.

  • Norman Cook

    Musician.

  • Éric Collado
  • Letsie III of Lesotho
  • Kim Shattuck
  • Katherine Clark
  • Davide Brivio

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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July 17, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 60 years 8 months old,

or 728 months and 2 days old,

or 3165 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22161 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 1963.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 1963?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 17, 1963.

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July 17, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 1963:

  • Dionisio Mejía
  • Hanns-Erich Kaminski
  • Adelina Magnetti

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

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July 17, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 1963:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 15th and July 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 17, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1963 was Surf City by Jan & Dean, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 17, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Surf City
  2. - Easier Said Than Done
  3. - So Much In Love
  4. - Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
  5. - Memphis

July 17, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1963 was Confessin' by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 17, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Confessin'
  2. - I Like It
  3. - Devil In Disguise
  4. - Atlantis
  5. - Take These Chains From My Heart

July 17, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1963 was Easier Said Than Done by The Essex, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 17, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Easier Said Than Done
  2. - Hello Stranger
  3. - Surf City
  4. - Pride And Joy
  5. - Just One Look

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July 17, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Toys in the Attic

Toys in the Attic

Release year: 1963

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Starring: Dean Martin, Geraldine Page, Yvette Mimieux, Wendy Hiller

Doctor in Distress

Doctor in Distress

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, James Robertson Justice, Samantha Eggar, Barbara Murray

Omicron

Omicron

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti

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

Country: Italy

The Thrill of It All

The Thrill of It All

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Doris Day, James Garner, Arlene Francis, Edward Andrews

Country: United States of America

Beach Party

Beach Party

Release year: 1963

Directed by: William Asher

Starring: Robert Cummings, Dorothy Malone, Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello

July 17, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 17, 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

July 17, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 17, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

City Of Night by John Rechy

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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

You Are Not The Target by Laura Archera Huxley

You Are Not The Target

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Aldous Huxley's life partner offers practical advice on how to deal with anxiety, stress, and competition without getting into mental chaos.

Terrible Swift Sword by Bruce Catton

Terrible Swift Sword

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This award-winning episode shows how the Union & Confederacy have slowly but surely reconciled to an all-out conflict--a long and difficult struggle for freedom.

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.

Happiness Is A Warm Puppy by Charles M. Schulz

Happiness Is A Warm Puppy

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Who was the US President on July 17, 1963?

On July 17, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1963?

On July 17, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1963?

On July 17, 1963 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 1963?

July 1963 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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