Saturday April 20, 1963: on this day

About April 20th, 1963, in brief:

  • Historical events: Sophie closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 8 performances
  • Day of the week: April 20th, 1963 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Luther Vandross, Jessica Lange
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: He's So Fine by The Chiffons
  • #1 UK song: How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers
  • Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti

More about April 20th, 1963? See below for more news and curiosities on April 20th, 1963.

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What day of the week was April 20, 1963?


April 20, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 110th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1963 can also be written as 4/20/1963 in the US and as 20/4/1963 in UK and Europe.

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April 20, 1963: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1963:

  • Sophie closes at winter garden theater nyc after 8 performances
  • In quebec, canada, members of the terrorist group front de libération du québec, bomb a canadian army recruitment center, killing night watchman wilfred v. o'neill.

April 20, 1963: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 20, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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April 20, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:37 am and setting at 04:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 09, 1963 while the next full moon would come on May 08, 1963.

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Who was born on April 20, 1963?


Famous people born on April 20, 1963:

  • Rachel Whiteread

    British sculptor known for her large-scale public artworks and installations.

  • Vivika Neumann

    Vivika Neumann is a German physicist and materials scientist known for her research on advanced materials and their applications.

  • Jorryn Müller

    Jorryn Müller is a German politician who has served in the Bundestag, the German parliament, since 2005.

  • Bekim Sali

    A contemporary Albanian painter known for his vibrant and expressive abstract works.

  • Mauricio Gugelmin

    Brazilian racing driver.

  • Aubrey de Grey

    Known for his research on aging and longevity.

  • Gael Duval

    Creator of Mandrake Linux.

  • Kal Swan

    Heavy metal rocker.

  • Brett Edward Garsed in Victoria

    Australia; heavy metal artist (nelson).

  • Gigi Marulla
  • Tony Barber
  • Gianfranco Gallone
  • Brett Garsed
  • Manuel Herreros
  • Fermin Muguruza
  • Matteo Piantedosi

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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How old is someone born on April 20, 1963?


Someone born on April 20, 1963 is:

61 years 1 month old,

or 733 months and 16 days old,

or 3189 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22327 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1963?

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1963.

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April 20, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1963:

  • Felice Bensa
  • Primo Cavellini
  • Julián Grimau

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

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April 20, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1963:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 1963:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1963:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 20, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1963 was He's So Fine by The Chiffons, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 20, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - He's So Fine
  2. - Can't Get Used To Losing You
  3. - I Will Follow Him
  4. - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
  5. - Baby Workout

April 20, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1963 was How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 20, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Do You Do It?
  2. - From A Jack To A King
  3. - Summer Holiday
  4. - Foot Tapper
  5. - Brown-Eyed Handsome Man

April 20, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1963 was He's So Fine by The Chiffons, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 20, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - He's So Fine
  2. - Baby Workout
  3. - Our Day Will Come
  4. - South Street
  5. - I Got What I Wanted

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April 20, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Omicron

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti

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

Country: Italy

The Day of the Triffids

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Steve Sekely, Freddie Francis

Starring: Howard Keel, Nicole Maurey, Janette Scott, Kieron Moore

Country: United States of America

Love Is a Ball

Release year: 1963

Directed by: David Swift

Starring: Glenn Ford, Hope Lange, Charles Boyer, Ricardo Montalban

Free, White and 21

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Larry Buchanan

Starring: Frederick O'Neal, Annalena Lund, George Edgley, Johnny Hicks

13 Frightened Girls

Release year: 1963

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Murray Hamilton, Joyce Taylor, Hugh Marlowe, Khigh Dhiegh

April 20, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:

Planet Patrol

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Russ Mazzolla

Jane Eyre

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Robert Young

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1963

Villervalle i Söderhavet

Release year: 1963

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April 20, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters, and Seymour-An Introduction by J.D. Salinger

Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters, and Seymour-An Introduction

By:

The author wrote: The two long pieces of this book were originally published in The New Yorker. RAISE HIGH THE ROOF BEAM, CARPENTERS, 1955, SEYMOUR 1959 Introduction.

Fail-Safe by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler

Fail-Safe

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Something is wrong. An American group of bombers equipped with nuclear weapons are moving beyond the fail-safe line, beyond recall, and nobody knows why.

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

Seven Days In May

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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,

The Great Hunger by Cecil Woodham-Smith

The Great Hunger

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on April 20, 1963?

On April 20, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1963?

On April 20, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1963?

On April 20, 1963 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (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 April 1963?

April 1963 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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