Thursday May 23, 1963: on this day

May 23, 1963 was the 143rd day of the year 1963, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 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 May 23, 1963, who was born and died on May 23, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul), movies (e.g. Irma la Douce, directed by Billy Wilder), TV series (e.g. Love Story) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1963?


May 23, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1963 can also be written as 5/23/1963 in the US and as 23/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1963: What happened on that day?


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May 23, 1963: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 23, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 23, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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May 23, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:07 am and setting at 10:05 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 23, 1963?


Famous people born on May 23, 1963:

  • Viviane Baladi

    Swiss mathematician.

  • Wally Dallenbach Jr

    American announcer and race car driver.

  • Gregg Hughes

    American radio personality (the opie and anthony show).

  • Abdul-Rahim Hamed
  • Luciano Bruno
  • Massimo Osanna
  • Allister Coetzee
  • Mike Deodato
  • Wilson Gottardo

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 60 years 9 months old,

or 729 months and 25 days old,

or 3173 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22216 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 23, 1963?

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 23, 1963.

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May 23, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1963:

  • August Jakobson

    Estonian author and politician (b. 1904).

  • Franco Di Ciaula
  • Antonio Maraini

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Helyne Hathaway

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Orabelle Patsy

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings.

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May 23, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1963:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1963:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1963:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1963 was If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 23, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - If You Wanna Be Happy
  2. - I Will Follow Him
  3. - Surfin' U.S.A.
  4. - Foolish Little Girl
  5. - I Love You Because

May 23, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 23, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. 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 23, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1963 was I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 23, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Will Follow Him
  2. - If You Wanna Be Happy
  3. - Baby Workout
  4. - The Love Of My Man
  5. - If You Need Me

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May 23, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Irma la Douce

Irma la Douce

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Lou Jacobi, Bruce Yarnell

Country: United States of America

The Nutty Professor

The Nutty Professor

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Jerry Lewis

Starring: Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Del Moore, Kathleen Freeman

Country: United States of America

Come Blow Your Horn

Come Blow Your Horn

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Bud Yorkin

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Lee J. Cobb, Molly Picon, Barbara Rush

The Blancheville Monster

The Blancheville Monster

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Alberto De Martino

Starring: Gérard Tichy, Leo Anchóriz, Ombretta Colli, Helga Liné

Omicron

Omicron

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti

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

Country: Italy

May 23, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Love Story

Love Story

Release year: 1963

Directed by: John Korty, Arthur Hiller

Party Time

Party Time

Release year: 1963

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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

May 23, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Grandmother and the Priests by Taylor Caldwell

Grandmother and the Priests

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Dust jacket notes: Rose McConnell was just four years old when her Grandmother visited her in Leeds, England. It was in 1904. This Grandmother was an Irish widow from the rich and famous who enjoyed good company.

The Whole Truth And Nothing But by Hedda Hopper

The Whole Truth And Nothing But

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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.

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:

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Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck

Travels With Charley

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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,

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1963?

On May 23, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1963?

On May 23, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1963?

On May 23, 1963 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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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