Wednesday May 01, 1963: on this day

May 01, 1963 was the 121st day of the year 1963, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 01, 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 01, 1963, who was born and died on May 01, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March), movies (e.g. Spencer's Mountain, directed by Delmer Daves), TV series (e.g. Party Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1963?


May 01, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1963 can also be written as 5/1/1963 in the US and as 1/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1963: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1963:

  • Indonesia takes control of irian jaya (west new guinea) from netherlands.
  • The coca-cola company introduces its first diet drink, tab cola.
  • Thousands of african americans, many of them children, are arrested while protesting segregation in birmingham, alabama. public safety commissioner eugene ampquotbullampquot connor later unleashes fire hoses and police dogs on the demonstrators.
  • Berthold seliger launches near cuxhaven a 3 stage rocket with a maximum flight altitude of more than 62 miles (the only sounding rocket developed in germany).

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May 01, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st 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 01, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1963 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 01:08 pm and setting at 03:22 am.

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 May 01, 1963?


Famous people born on May 01, 1963:

  • Gabrielle Hamilton

    Gabrielle Hamilton is an American chef, restaurateur, and memoirist who is also a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine.

  • Wednesday Bramhall

    British journalist and political cartoonist.

  • Alain Bernard

    Co-founder of the French online marketplace, Vente-privee.

  • Calixto Bieito

    Noted physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.

  • Clare Waterman

    Clare Waterman is a cell biologist recognized for her work on cell motility and mechanics.

  • Tal Dagan

    Contributed to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • James Marsh

    Director.

  • Robert Seguso in Minneapolis

    Minnesota, usa; tennis star.

  • Gianni Tonelli
  • Luca Ubaldeschi
  • Chen Yuefang
  • Guglielmo di Lussemburgo
  • Giuseppe Maria Butti
  • José Daniel Carreño
  • Tommaso Pincio
  • Christine Rossi
  • Sergio Scremin
  • Robert Seguso
  • Màrius Serra i Roig
  • Stefan Schwartz

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 60 years 11 months old,

or 731 months and 19 days old,

or 3181 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22270 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 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 01, 1963?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

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

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

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May 01, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1963:

  • Nelissa Emerson

    Nelissa Emerson was a renowned American poet of the early 20th century, known for her lyrical and introspective poems that often focused on...

  • Matilynn Emerson

    Matilynn Emerson was a renowned American poet of the early 20th century, known for her lyrical and introspective works that often focused on...

  • Lope K. Santos

    Filipino lawyer and politician (b. 1879).

  • Stefan Mladenov
  • Veza Canetti

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Daved Goldberg

    Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

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May 01, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1963:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1963:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1963 was I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 01, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1963 was How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 01, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. 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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1963 was Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 01, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby Workout
  2. - He's So Fine
  3. - Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)
  4. - I Will Follow Him
  5. - South Street

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May 01, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Spencer's Mountain

Spencer's Mountain

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, James MacArthur, Donald Crisp

Country: United States of America

Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Peter Brook

Starring: James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin

Country: United States of America

Carambolages

Carambolages

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Marcel Bluwal

Starring: Louis de Funès, Jean-Claude Brialy, Michel Serrault, Sophie Daumier

That Kind of Girl

That Kind of Girl

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Gerry O'Hara

Starring: Margaret Rose Keil, Linda Marlowe, David Weston, Peter Burton

Black Zoo

Black Zoo

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Robert Gordon

Starring: Michael Gough, Jeanne Cooper, Rod Lauren, Virginia Grey

May 01, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 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:

Party Time

Party Time

Release year: 1963

Directed by: ---

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

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1963

May 01, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

Silent Spring

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Rachel Carson's Silent Spring first appeared in three sections serialized in the New Yorker on June 12, 1962. It was published in September 1962, and there was a lot of outcry.

Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck

Travels With Charley

By:

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,

Happiness Is A Warm Puppy by Charles M. Schulz

Happiness Is A Warm Puppy

By:

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.

Final Verdict by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Final Verdict

By:

Final verdict

O Ye Jigs & Juleps! by Virginia Cary Hudson

O Ye Jigs & Juleps!

By:

O Ye Jigs

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1963?

On May 01, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1963?

On May 01, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1963?

On May 01, 1963 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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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.

Discover how May 1963 calendar looked like.

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