What happened on Tuesday April 02, 1963?

Here's what happened on April 02, 1963:

• Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birmingham Demonstrations Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. initiated his first of many non-violent demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama, marking a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement. These peaceful protests were aimed at challenging racial segregation and promoting equality.
• Soviet Luna 4 Moon Mission The Soviet Union launched Luna 4, an unmanned lunar exploration spacecraft that missed the Moon's surface by approximately 8,500 kilometers during its mission. This was part of the early Soviet lunar exploration program during the Space Race.
• Explorer 17 Satellite Launch NASA successfully launched Explorer 17, a scientific satellite designed to conduct research and gather data while orbiting the Earth, contributing to the United States' space exploration efforts in the early 1960s.
• Dermot Reeve Cricket Profile Dermot Reeve, a notable cricket player from England, known for his all-rounder skills, particularly prominent in the Hong Kong England cricket scene in 1992.

Events in 1963

April 02, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 02, 1963

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 1963

April 02, 1963 was a Tuesday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1963 can also be written as 4/2/1963 in the US and as 2/4/1963 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1963 in April 1963 calendar

Famous people born on April 02, 1963:

• Valérie Expert

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• Fabrizio Barbazza
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Famous people born in 1963

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April 02, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1963 was He's So Fine by The Chiffons, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
2. Ruby and the Romantics - Our Day Will Come
3. Skeeter Davis - The End Of The World
4. The Orlons - South Street
5. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You

April 02, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1963 was How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
2. Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King
3. The Shadows - Foot Tapper
4. Buddy Holly - Brown-Eyed Handsome Man
5. Cascades - Rhythm Of The Rain

April 02, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1963 was He's So Fine by The Chiffons, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
2. Ruby And The Romantics - Our Day Will Come
3. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
4. Skeeter Davis - The End Of The World
5. Dion - Ruby Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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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 02, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 1963 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 02, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 03:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 10, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Apr 09, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 1963

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Someone born on April 02, 1963 is:

62 years 1 month old,

or 745 months and 12 days old,

or 3241 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22688 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1963?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 02, 1963.

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