Friday August 02, 1963: on this day

August 02, 1963 was the 214th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 02, 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 August 02, 1963, who was born and died on August 02, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. So Much In Love by The Tymes), movies (e.g. 80,000 Suspects, directed by Val Guest), TV series (e.g. People Will Talk) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1963?


August 02, 1963 was a Friday and it was the 214th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1963 can also be written as 8/2/1963 in the US and as 2/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

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August 02, 1963: What happened on that day?


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August 02, 1963: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1963 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 02, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:18 pm and setting at 03:54 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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Who was born on August 02, 1963?


Famous people born on August 02, 1963:

  • Kuba Wojewódzki

    Well-known Polish television presenter and journalist.

  • Hiroshi Ishiguro

    Known for his work in creating lifelike humanoid robots.

  • Claudia Rankine

    Renowned poet known for her work on race, identity, and social justice.

  • Deborah Ross

    Deborah Ross is an American politician who currently serves as a U.S.

  • Uğur Tütüneker

    Turkish manager and footballer.

  • Laura Bennett

    American fashion designer and architect.

  • Demian Bichir

    Actor.

  • Cooli Coolio

    Musician.

  • Dean Wareham

    Musician.

  • John Carroll Lynch

    Actor.

  • Caroline Pierce

    Cheshire, england -- golfer (1995 jal big apple classic-2nd).

  • Cynthia Stevenson

    Oakland, california -- actress.

  • Jeff Bloom

    Seattle, washington -- canadian tour golfer (1988 montana open).

  • Daniel Pelosi

    American convicted murderer.

  • Tania Tinoco
  • Julian Hansen
  • Marco Zamperini
  • Alberto Bognanni
  • Miroslav Konštanc Adam
  • Martin Singleton

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 60 years 7 months old,

or 727 months and 17 days old,

or 3163 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22145 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 August 02, 1963?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

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

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

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August 02, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1963:

  • Oliver La Farge

    American author and anthropologist (d. 1963).

  • Oliver Hazzard Perry La Farge

    At 61, a us writer/anthropologist dies.

  • Gjorgji Abadžiev
  • Enea Venturi

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1963:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1963 was So Much In Love by The Tymes, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 02, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - So Much In Love
  2. - Fingertips - Pt 2
  3. - Surf City
  4. - (You're The) Devil In Disguise
  5. - Wipe Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1963 was Confessin' by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 02, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Confessin'
  2. - I Like It
  3. - Devil In Disguise
  4. - Atlantis
  5. - Take These Chains From My Heart

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 02, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fingertips - Pt 2
  2. - Pride And Joy
  3. - Easier Said Than Done
  4. - So Much In Love
  5. - Mockingbird

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August 02, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

80,000 Suspects

80,000 Suspects

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Val Guest

Starring: Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Yolande Donlan, Cyril Cusack

Omicron

Omicron

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti

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

Country: Italy

Shinobi No Mono 2: Vengeance

Shinobi No Mono 2: Vengeance

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Satsuo Yamamoto

Starring: Raizô Ichikawa, Sô Yamamura, Shiho Fujimura, Mikiko Tsubouchi

Toys in the Attic

Toys in the Attic

Release year: 1963

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Starring: Dean Martin, Geraldine Page, Yvette Mimieux, Wendy Hiller

Doctor in Distress

Doctor in Distress

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, James Robertson Justice, Samantha Eggar, Barbara Murray

August 02, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

People Will Talk

People Will Talk

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Joseph Mankiewicz

Picture This

Picture This

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Stephen Herek

The Choice Is Yours

The Choice Is Yours

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Heinz Fussle

Don't Say a Word

Don't Say a Word

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Love Story

Love Story

Release year: 1963

Directed by: John Korty, Arthur Hiller

August 02, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

The Whole Truth And Nothing But by Hedda Hopper

The Whole Truth And Nothing But

By:

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.

My Darling Clementine by Jack Fishman

My Darling Clementine

By:

This is the acclaimed biography about Lady Clementine. It was first published in 1963 and became an international bestseller.

Portrait Of Myself by Margaret Bourke-White

Portrait Of Myself

By:

Margaret Bourke-White's autobiography was written in the midst of Parkinson's disease. Bourke-White (1904-1971), was an American documentary photographer, best known for taking the first Life cover image.

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1963?

On August 02, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1963?

On August 02, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1963?

On August 02, 1963 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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 August 1963?

August 1963 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1963 calendar looked like.

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