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August 20, 1963 was the 232nd day of the year 1963, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 20, 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 20, 1963, who was born and died on August 20, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. The Fire Within, directed by Louis Malle), 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 20th, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1963?
- August 20, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1963?
- August 20, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1963?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1963?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1963?
What day of the week was August 20, 1963?
August 20, 1963 was a Tuesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1963 can also be written as 8/20/1963 in the US and as 20/8/1963 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1963 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:18 am and setting at 09:21 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 20, 1963?
Famous people born on August 20, 1963:
- Miria Savino
Italian politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament.
- Anouk Grinberg
French actress recognized for her performances in 'Merci la Vie' and 'The Ceremony.
- Cinda Williams
Cinda Williams was a successful track and field athlete known for her achievements in sprinting.
- Carole Radziwill
Former journalist turned successful entrepreneur and reality TV personality.
- Uwe Bialon
German manager and footballer.
- José Cecena
Mexican baseball player.
- Kal Daniels
American baseball player.
- Bruce Hick
Australian rower (1996) olympics.
- John Stamos
Actor.
- Patrick Drahi
- Graham Benstead
- Rudolf Straeuli
- Justina Vail
- Wang Jun
- Robert Warzycha
- Pascal Plancque
- Stefano Tomasini
- Mariano Machì
- Valerij Dudin
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
![Andrew Garfield]()
Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 60 years 8 months old,
or 728 months
or 3165 weeks and 4 days old,
or 22159 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 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 20, 1963?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1963?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 20, 1963.
August 20, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1963:
- Sigmond Riefler
Known for his work in monetary economics.
- Joan Voûte
Dutch astronomer and academic (d. 1963).
- Faustino Harrison
- Benjamin Jones
- Pier Luigi Della Torre
- John D'Albiac
- James Dunn
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1963:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 20, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
- Allan Sherman - Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)
- The Four Seasons - Candy Girl
- The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back
- Lesley Gore - Judy's Turn To Cry
August 20, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1963 was Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 20, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Searchers - Sweets For My Sweet
- Frank Ifield - Confessin'
- Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Bad To Me
- Elvis Presley - Devil In Disguise
- Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Twist And Shout
August 20, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 20, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
- Marvin Gaye - Pride And Joy
- Doris Troy - Just One Look
- Inez Foxx with Charlie Foxx - Mockingbird
- The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
August 20, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Fire Within
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Louis Malle
Starring: Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla, Yvonne Clech, Hubert Deschamps
Country: United States of America
The Servant
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Joseph Losey
Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Sarah Miles, Wendy Craig, James Fox
Country: United States of America
The V.I.P.s
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Anthony Asquith
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Louis Jourdan, Elsa Martinelli
Omicron
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti
Starring: Renato Salvatori, Ugo Gregoretti, Rosemary Dexter, Calisto Calisti
Country: Italy
The Haunting
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Robert Wise
Starring: Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn
Country: United States of America
August 20, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Joseph Mankiewicz
Picture This
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Stephen Herek
The Choice Is Yours
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Heinz Fussle
Don't Say a Word
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Gary Fleder
Love Story
Release year: 1963
Directed by: John Korty, Arthur Hiller
August 20, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 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,
City Of Night
By: John Rechy
[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
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.
Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters, and Seymour-An Introduction
By: J.D. Salinger
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.
Who was the US President on August 20, 1963?
On August 20, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1963?
On August 20, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1963?
On August 20, 1963 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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.
