Thursday August 22, 1963: on this day

August 22, 1963 was the 234th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 22, 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 22, 1963, who was born and died on August 22, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 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 22nd, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 1963?


August 22, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 234th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1963 can also be written as 8/22/1963 in the US and as 22/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

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August 22, 1963: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1963:

  • Nasa civilian test pilot joe walker in x-15 reaches altitude of 67 miles (106 km).
  • American joe walker in an x-15 test plane reaches an altitude of 106 km (66 mi).
  • American test pilot joe walker again achieves a sub-orbital spaceflight according to international standards, this time by piloting the x-15 to an altutude of 67.0 miles (107.8 kilometers).
  • X-15 flight 91 reaches the highest altitude of the x-15 program (107.96 km (67.08 mi) (354,200 feet)).

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August 22, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 10:12 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 22, 1963?


Famous people born on August 22, 1963:

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Charliee Gibson

    Charliee Gibson is an American journalist and news anchor who has worked for several major news networks.

  • Allesandra Tarantino

    Allesandra Tarantino is an Italian novelist whose works often explore themes of identity, family, and social issues.

  • Fredrico Estevez

    Fredrico Estevez is a Puerto Rican politician who has served as a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2013.

  • Seichi Miyazaki

    Seichi Miyazaki is a Japanese politician who has served in the House of Councillors of Japan since 2010.

  • James Debarge

    James debarge is a musician known for being a member of the r&b group debarge.

  • Rihanna Amos

    American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.

  • Theresa Mah

    Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 2nd district since 2013.

  • Terry Catledge

    American basketball player.

  • Mohammed VI of Morocco

    Royalty.

  • Lily Yip

    Canton, china -- us table tennis player (1992, 96 olympics).

  • Thomas Ansberry

    Okinawa, japan -- us 10k runner.

  • Mila Mason
  • Giovanni Invernizzi
  • Veronica Bilbao La Vieja
  • Ernesto Caccavale

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

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August 22, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 60 years 7 months old,

or 727 months and 29 days old,

or 3165 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22157 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 1963.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1963?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1963.

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August 22, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1963:

  • Orton Wiley

    Orton Wiley was an American theologian and educator who served as the president of Northwest Nazarene University.

  • Phyllis Bottome

    Phyllis Bottome was a British novelist and biographer, best known for her novels exploring social and psychological themes.

  • William Morris

    1st viscount nuffield, english businessman and philanthropist, founded morris motors (b. 1877).

  • William Richard Morris

    Nuffield motor manufacturer, 1st viscount.

  • Augustus Goessling
  • James Broad

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Lennex Kenyatta

    Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Ulyssa Blackwood

    Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

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August 22, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1963:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1963:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 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 22, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 22, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 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:

  1. - Fingertips - Pt 2
  2. - Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)
  3. - Candy Girl
  4. - My Boyfriend's Back
  5. - Judy's Turn To Cry

August 22, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1963 was Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 22, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 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:

  1. - Sweets For My Sweet
  2. - Confessin'
  3. - Bad To Me
  4. - Devil In Disguise
  5. - Twist And Shout

August 22, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 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 22, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 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:

  1. - Fingertips - Pt 2
  2. - Pride And Joy
  3. - Just One Look
  4. - Mockingbird
  5. - Easier Said Than Done

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August 22, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Fire Within

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

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

The V.I.P.s

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Anthony Asquith

Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Louis Jourdan, Elsa Martinelli

Omicron

Omicron

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti

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

Country: Italy

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

August 22, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 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

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

Seven Days In May

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Happiness Is A Warm Puppy by Charles M. Schulz

Happiness Is A Warm Puppy

By:

Classic Peanuts are the best! These collector's editions faithfully recreate the look and feel of the most beloved Peanuts books, including their paper, ink, and lamination.

Rascal by Sterling North

Rascal

By:

Rascal is still a baby when Sterling brings him home. The mischievous raccoon and Rascal are best friends.

Terrible Swift Sword by Bruce Catton

Terrible Swift Sword

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on August 22, 1963?

On August 22, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1963?

On August 22, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1963?

On August 22, 1963 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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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