Saturday May 18, 1963: on this day
About May 18th, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: Beast in Me closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 4 performances
- Day of the week: May 18th, 1963 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Pope John Paul II, Perry Como
- 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: Hud directed by Martin Ritt
More about May 18th, 1963? See below for more news and curiosities on May 18th, 1963.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1963?
- May 18, 1963: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1963?
- How old is someone born on May 18, 1963?
- May 18, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1963?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1963?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1963?
What day of the week was May 18, 1963?
May 18, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 138th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 18, 1963 can also be written as 5/18/1963 in the US and as 18/5/1963 in UK and Europe.
May 18, 1963: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1963:
- Beast in me closes at plymouth theater nyc after 4 performances
- 89th preakness: bill shoemaker aboard candy spots wins in 1:56.2.
May 18, 1963: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 18, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 18, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1963 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 03:10 am and setting at 03:55 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 18, 1963?
Famous people born on May 18, 1963:
- Annick Gailhaguet
French former competitive figure skater who won the European Figure Skating Championships in 1984 and 1985.
- Marty McSorley
Canadian ice hockey player coach and actor.
- Sam Vincent
American basketball coach and player.
- Marty McSorley in Hamilton
Ontario, canada; nhl defenseman (los angeles kings, new york rangers).
- Page McConnell
Musician.
- Pippo Pollina
- Lars Espejord
- Dávid Bartimej Tencer
- Mari Iijima
- Sylvain Trudel
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
How old is someone born on May 18, 1963?
Someone born on May 18, 1963 is:
61 years and 18 days old,
or 732 months and 18 days old,
or 3185 weeks and 4 days old,
or 22299 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1963?
There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 18th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1963?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 18, 1963.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
May 18, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1963:
- Cay Courage
Cay Courage was a renowned artist known for her abstract paintings.
- Ernie Davis
American football player, coach, and manager (b. 1939).
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 18, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1963 was If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 18, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
- Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
- Peter, Paul & Mary - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
- The Beach Boys - Surfin' U.S.A.
- The Shirelles - Foolish Little Girl
May 18, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 18, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. 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 18, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1963 was Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 18, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
- Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
- Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
- The Cookies - Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)
- Theola Kilgore - The Love Of My Man
May 18, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 18, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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:
May 18, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Happiness Is A Warm Puppy
By: Charles M. Schulz
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.
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 Great Hunger
By: Cecil Woodham-Smith
The 1840s Irish potato famine, which was perhaps the worst event of Victorian history, saw over a million people die and many more flee to America.
O Ye Jigs & Juleps!
By: Virginia Cary Hudson
O Ye Jigs
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.
Who was the US President on May 18, 1963?
On May 18, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1963?
On May 18, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1963?
On May 18, 1963 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
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.
