Saturday May 18, 1963: on this day

May 18, 1963 was the 138th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 18, 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 18, 1963, who was born and died on May 18, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 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 18th, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 18, 1963?


May 18, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 138th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1963 can also be written as 5/18/1963 in the US and as 18/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 1963: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1963:

  • Beast in me closes at plymouth theater nyc after 4 performances
  • 89th preakness: bill shoemaker aboard candy spots wins in 1:56.2.

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May 18, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 18, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 03:10 am and setting at 03:55 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 18, 1963?


Famous people born on May 18, 1963:

  • Annick Gailhaguet

    French former competitive figure skater who won the European Figure Skating Championships in 1984 and 1985.

  • Marty McSorley

    Canadian ice hockey player coach and actor.

  • Sam Vincent

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Marty McSorley in Hamilton

    Ontario, canada; nhl defenseman (los angeles kings, new york rangers).

  • Page McConnell

    Musician.

  • Pippo Pollina
  • Lars Espejord
  • Dávid Bartimej Tencer
  • Mari Iijima
  • Sylvain Trudel

Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:

  • Pope John Paul II
    Pope John Paul II

    Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...

  • Perry Como
    Perry Como

    Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...

  • Tina Fey
    Tina Fey

    American comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Charles Trenet
    Charles Trenet

    French actor, singer and songwriter.

  • George Strait
    George Strait

    American country western star and country music association award winner.

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress.

  • Alana Stewart
    Alana Stewart

    American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

  • Matt Long
    Matt Long

    American actor.

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.

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May 18, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 60 years 10 months old,

or 730 months and 11 days old,

or 3175 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22231 days old,

if you were born on May 18, 1963.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1963?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 18, 1963.

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May 18, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 1963:

  • Cay Courage

    Cay Courage was a renowned artist known for her abstract paintings.

  • Ernie Davis

    American football player, coach, and manager (b. 1939).

What famous deaths happened on May 18th?

Famous deaths on May 18th:

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov

    Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.

  • Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest

    American drummer (placebo).

  • Elisha Cook
    Elisha Cook

    Jr.

  • Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell

    American actor (born in 1908).

  • Edwina Booth
    Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer.

  • Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen

    American actress (born 1975).

  • Jdyn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

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May 18, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 18, 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 18, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1963 was If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 18, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 18, 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:

  1. - If You Wanna Be Happy
  2. - I Will Follow Him
  3. - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
  4. - Surfin' U.S.A.
  5. - Foolish Little Girl

May 18, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 18, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 18, 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:

  1. - From Me To You
  2. - How Do You Do It?
  3. - Can't Get Used To Losing You
  4. - Scarlett O'Hara
  5. - From A Jack To A King

May 18, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1963 was Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 18, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 18, 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:

  1. - Baby Workout
  2. - If You Wanna Be Happy
  3. - I Will Follow Him
  4. - Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)
  5. - The Love Of My Man

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May 18, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 18, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hud

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

Les Carabiniers

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Patrice Moullet, Marino Masé, Geneviève Galéa, Catherine Ribeiro

The Running Man

The Running Man

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Lee Remick, Alan Bates, Felix Aylmer

Savage Sam

Savage Sam

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Norman Tokar

Starring: Brian Keith, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Dewey Martin

In the Cool of the Day

In the Cool of the Day

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Robert Stevens

Starring: Peter Finch, Jane Fonda, Angela Lansbury, Arthur Hill

May 18, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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

Party Time

Release year: 1963

Directed by: ---

Take Two

Take Two

Release year: 1963

Directed by: John Terlesky

Planet Patrol

Planet Patrol

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Russ Mazzolla

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Robert Young

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1963

May 18, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 18, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ordeal Of Power by Emmet John Hughes

The Ordeal Of Power

By:

This book has hardback covers.Ex-library,With usual stamps and markings,In fair condition, suitable as a study copy.

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

Seven Days In May

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Fail-Safe by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler

Fail-Safe

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Something is wrong. An American group of bombers equipped with nuclear weapons are moving beyond the fail-safe line, beyond recall, and nobody knows why.

Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck

Travels With Charley

By:

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 Great Hunger by Cecil Woodham-Smith

The Great Hunger

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on May 18, 1963?

On May 18, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1963?

On May 18, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 18, 1963?

On May 18, 1963 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 18th?

May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
  • 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
  • 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.

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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 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.

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Saturday May 18, 1963