What happened on Thursday August 01, 1963?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1963:

• Arthur Ashe Breaks Racial Barrier in Tennis Arthur Ashe becomes the first African-American tennis player to be named in the US Davis Cup team, marking a significant milestone in sports integration and racial equality.
• Beatles Book Magazine Sells Out The inaugural issue of the Beatles Book magazine sells out completely on its first day of publication, demonstrating the immense popularity of the Beatles during the early 1960s.
• Germany FR Annexes Elten Village The Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) annexes the village of Elten, a territorial adjustment reflecting the complex geopolitical landscape of post-World War II Germany.
• WQAD TV Channel Launches in Moline WQAD TV channel 8, an ABC affiliate, begins broadcasting in Moline, Illinois, expanding television coverage and media infrastructure in the Midwestern United States.

Events in 1963

August 01, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1963

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1963

August 01, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 213th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1963 can also be written as 8/1/1963 in the US and as 1/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1963:

• Demián Bichir

  Acclaimed Mexican-American actor nominated for an Academy Award for his role in 'A Better Life', known for his versatile performances in...

• John Carroll Lynch

  Versatile character actor known for roles in 'Fargo', 'American Horror Story', and numerous film and television productions.

• Coolio

  Grammy-winning rapper famous for his iconic 1995 hit 'Gangsta's Paradise', a defining song of 1990s hip-hop culture.

• Koichi Wakata

  Japanese astronaut who has completed multiple space missions, including flights on NASA's Space Shuttle and long-duration missions to the...

• Dean Wareham

  Influential indie rock musician, founder of bands Galaxie 500 and Luna, known for his distinctive musical style and songwriting.

• Amber Rudd

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1963:

• Theodore Roethke

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1963 was So Much In Love by The Tymes, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. The Tymes - So Much In Love
2. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
3. Jan & Dean - Surf City
4. Elvis Presley - (You're The) Devil In Disguise
5. The Surfaris - Wipe Out

August 01, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1963 was Confessin' by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Frank Ifield - Confessin'
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - I Like It
3. Elvis Presley - Devil In Disguise
4. The Shadows - Atlantis
5. Ray Charles - Take These Chains From My Heart

August 01, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
2. Marvin Gaye - Pride And Joy
3. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
4. The Tymes - So Much In Love
5. Inez Foxx with Charlie Foxx - Mockingbird

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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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 01, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1963 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:22 pm and setting at 03:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Aug 05, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1963

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Someone born on August 01, 1963 is:

61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 13 days old,

or 3223 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22567 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1963?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1963.

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