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About May 24th, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: 1st Lockheed A-12 to crash, CIA pilot Ken Collins ejects safely
- Day of the week: May 24th, 1963 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Alfred Molina, Douglas Fairbanks
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul
- #1 UK song: From Me To You by The Beatles
- Popular movie: Irma la Douce directed by Billy Wilder
More about May 24th, 1963? See below for more news and curiosities on May 24th, 1963.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 24, 1963?
- May 24, 1963: What happened on that day?
- May 24, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 24, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 24, 1963?
- May 24, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 24, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
- May 24, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 24, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
- May 24, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 24, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 24, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 24, 1963?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1963?
- Who was the Pope on May 24, 1963?
What day of the week was May 24, 1963?
May 24, 1963: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 24, 1963:
- 1st lockheed a-12 to crash, cia pilot ken collins ejects safely
- First lockheed a-12 to crash, us central intelligence agency pilot ken collins ejects safely.
May 24, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 24th, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 24, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 24, 1963 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:55 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 24, 1963?
Famous people born on May 24, 1963:
- Maicol Chabon
Maicol Chabon is an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist, known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures...
- Michaeal Chabon
Acclaimed novelist known for 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay'.
- Ivan Capelli
Italian race car driver and sportscaster.
- Joe Dumars
Nba guard (detroit pistons).
- Valerie Taylor
American computer scientist and educator.
- Rich Rodriguez
American football coach and player.
- Gene Anthony Ray in Harlem
New york, usa; dancer/actor (leroy - fame).
- Ken Ftach
St. louis, missouri -- tennis star.
- Kathy Leander
Swiss singer.
- Laurent Beccaria
French editor, son a well-known military officer (helie denoix de saint marc).
- Horace Holden Jr
Atlanta, georgia -- slalom double kayak (1996 olympics - 11th place).
- Lois Ayres
American porn actress.
- Cathy Marie Buchanan
Writer.
- Ken Ftach in Saint Louis
Missouri; tennis star.
- Sùhbaataryn Batbold
Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:
![Alfred Molina]()
Alfred MolinaEnglish actor known for his roles in films such as Spider-Man 2, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code.
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksDouglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...
![Eric Cantona]()
Eric CantonaHe was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.
![Priscilla Presley]()
Priscilla PresleyGerman-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.
![Kristin Scott Thomas]()
Kristin Scott ThomasKristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.
![Jim Broadbent]()
Jim BroadbentJim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...
![Sybil Danning]()
Sybil DanningAmerican playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.
![Cecilia Cheung]()
Cecilia CheungActress and singer from hong kong.
![Lilli Palmer]()
Lilli PalmerGerman actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.
![Tommy Chong]()
Tommy ChongComedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.
May 24, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 60 years 11 months old,
or 731 months and 11 days old,
or 3180 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22262 days old,
if you were born on May 24, 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 24, 1963?
There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1963?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 24, 1963.
May 24, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 24, 1963:
- Elmore James
Influential blues guitarist and singer known for his unique slide guitar style.
- Cornelio Sebastiano Cuccarollo
- Ottorino Piccinato
- Mario Bergamo
What famous deaths happened on May 24th?
Famous deaths on May 24th:
![Rachel Kempson]()
Rachel KempsonEnglish-american actress (d.2003).
![Edward Mulhare]()
Edward MulhareCork city, ireland -- actor.
![Asta Nielsen]()
Asta NielsenDanish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.
![Guy Kibbee]()
Guy KibbeeActor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAt 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).
![John Foster Dulles]()
John Foster DullesAmerican, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).
![Mitzi Green]()
Mitzi GreenActress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.
- Nicholaos Copernicus
Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.
May 24, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 24, 1963:
- Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
- Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
- Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
- Eritrea: National Day.
- Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
- Mary, Help of the Christians
- Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.
Saints celebrated on May 24, 1963:
- Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
- Saint Amadl
- Saint Suzanna
- Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
May 24, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 24, 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 24, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1963 was If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 24, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 24, 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:
- Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
- Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
- The Beach Boys - Surfin' U.S.A.
- The Shirelles - Foolish Little Girl
- Al Martino - I Love You Because
May 24, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 24, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 24, 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:
- The Beatles - From Me To You
- Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
- Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
- Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Scarlett O'Hara
- Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King
May 24, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 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 24, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 24, 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:
- Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
- Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
- Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
- Theola Kilgore - The Love Of My Man
- Solomon Burke - If You Need Me
May 24, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 24, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Bud Yorkin
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Lee J. Cobb, Molly Picon, Barbara Rush
The Blancheville Monster
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Alberto De Martino
Starring: Gérard Tichy, Leo Anchóriz, Ombretta Colli, Helga Liné
Omicron
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti
Starring: Renato Salvatori, Ugo Gregoretti, Rosemary Dexter, Calisto Calisti
Country: Italy
May 24, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 24, 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
Release year: 1963
Directed by: John Korty, Arthur Hiller
Party Time
Release year: 1963
Directed by: ---
Take Two
Release year: 1963
Directed by: John Terlesky
Planet Patrol
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Russ Mazzolla
Jane Eyre
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Robert Young
May 24, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 24, 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,
Grandmother and the Priests
By: Taylor Caldwell
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 Ordeal Of Power
By: Emmet John Hughes
This book has hardback covers.Ex-library,With usual stamps and markings,In fair condition, suitable as a study copy.
Who was the US President on May 24, 1963?
On May 24, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1963?
On May 24, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 24, 1963?
On May 24, 1963 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 24th?
May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
- 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.
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.
