Friday August 23, 1963: on this day
August 23, 1963 was the 235th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 23, 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 23, 1963, who was born and died on August 23, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 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 23rd, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 23, 1963?
- August 23, 1963: What happened on that day?
- August 23, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 23, 1963?
- August 23, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 23, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 23, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
- August 23, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 23, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 23, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 23, 1963?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1963?
- Who was the Pope on August 23, 1963?
What day of the week was August 23, 1963?
August 23, 1963 was a Friday and it was the 235th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 23, 1963 can also be written as 8/23/1963 in the US and as 23/8/1963 in UK and Europe.
August 23, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.
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August 23, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 1963 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 10:20 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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Get your map!Who was born on August 23, 1963?
Famous people born on August 23, 1963:
- Danyle Levy
Canadian actor, director, and producer, best known for his work on the sitcom Schitt's Creek.
- Koichi Tamura
Japanese former professional baseball player known for his successful career in Nippon Professional Baseball.
- Kenny Wallace
American race car driver.
- Park Chan-wook
South korean director, producer, and screenwriter.
- Glória Pires
Brazilian actress.
- Richard Illingworth
English umpire and cricketer.
- Hans-Henning Fastrich
German field hockey player.
- Blaine Schmidt
Cfl offensive linebacker (hamilton tiger cats).
- Tori Amos
Musician.
- Chan-wook Park
- Ron Holmes
- Laura Flores
- Ed Gale
- Michiko Fukushima
- Maksimilijan Matjaž
- Nader Mohammadkhani
- Alberte Winding
- Randy Moller
Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:
- River Phoenix
River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
- Kobe Bryant
Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.
- Gene Kelly
American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.
- Barbara Eden
American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.
- Rita Pavone
Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.
- Rick Springfield
An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.
- Shelley Long
American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.
- Jay Mohr
American comedian, actor, and radio host.
- Vera Miles
American actress and model miss kansas 1948.
August 23, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 60 years 7 months old,
or 727 months and 28 days old,
or 3165 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22156 days old,
if you were born on August 23, 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 23, 1963?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1963?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 23, 1963.
August 23, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 23, 1963:
- Bohden Poraj-Kosmider
Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.
- Glen Gray
American jazz musician and leader of casa loma orchestra (born in 1900).
- Léon Devos
- Mary Gordon
What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?
Famous deaths on August 23rd:
- Rudolph Valentino
Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.
- Lori Nelson
Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.
- Kathleen Freeman
Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).
- Brock Peters
Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).
- Adaria
Renowned painter known for her abstract works.
- Maebel Normand
Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.
- Kinser
Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.
- John Kendrew
British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...
- Essica Mitford
Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.
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August 23, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 23, 1963:
- Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
- Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
- Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
- RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
- Roman festivals - Vulcanalia
Observances on August 23, 1963:
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
August 23, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 23, 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 23, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 23, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 23, 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 23, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1963 was Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 23, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 23, 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 23, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 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 23, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 23, 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 23, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 23, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 23, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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:
August 23, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 23, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 23, 1963?
On August 23, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1963?
On August 23, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 23, 1963?
On August 23, 1963 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 23rd?
August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
- 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.
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.