What happened on Monday December 02, 1963?

Here's what happened on December 02, 1963:

• Malcolm X's Controversial Kennedy Assassination Statement Malcolm X sparked significant controversy by describing the Kennedy assassination as America's 'chickens coming home to roost', a statement made on December 1, 1963, which led to his suspension from the Nation of Islam on December 4 and eventual excommunication.
• Wendell Scott: First African-American NASCAR Race Winner Wendell Scott made history by becoming the first African-American driver to win a NASCAR race, triumphing in the third race of the 1964 Grand National Series on December 1, 1963, breaking significant racial barriers in motorsports.
• Nagaland Becomes 16th State of India Nagaland was officially recognized as the 16th state of India on December 1, 1963, marking a significant moment in the country's post-independence territorial reorganization.
• First Modern Mixed Martial Arts Match A groundbreaking moment in combat sports occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah, when the first modern mixed martial arts match took place, featuring judo champion Gene LeBell competing against light heavyweight boxer Milo Savage.
• First Dutch Rocket Launch The Netherlands achieved a significant milestone in aerospace technology by successfully launching its first rocket, which reached an impressive altitude of 10 kilometers, marking a notable advancement in the country's space exploration efforts.
• Léopold Sédar Senghor Re-elected in Senegal In a notable political event, incumbent president Léopold Sédar Senghor of the Senegalese Progressive Union was elected unopposed, consolidating his political leadership in Senegal.
• Venezuelan Presidential Election Raúl Leoni of the Democratic Action party secured victory in the Venezuelan presidential election, defeating Rafael Caldera and five other challengers in a competitive political contest.
• MLB Bans Oversized Catcher's Mitts The Major League Baseball Rules Committee officially banned oversized catcher's mitts, with the new regulation set to take effect in 1965, aiming to standardize equipment and maintain fair play.
• Arrest of Foreign Minister in Former Belgian Congo Auguste Mabika-Kalinda, the Foreign Minister of the former Belgian Congo, was arrested on December 1, 1963, signaling potential political instability in the region.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Dec. 02, 1963

Newspapers from Dec. 02, 1963

December 02, 1963 was a Monday and it was the 336th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1963 can also be written as 12/2/1963 in the US and as 2/12/1963 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1963 in December 1963 calendar

Famous people born on December 02, 1963:

• Brendan Coyle

  English actor known for his roles in 'Downton Abbey' and 'North & South', with significant stage and screen experience.

• Ann Patchett

  Acclaimed American novelist known for her award-winning works like 'Bel Canto' and 'The Patron Saint of Liars'.

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on December 2nd

Famous people died on December 02, 1963:

• Sabu
• Thomas Hicks
• Tashi Namgyal

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on December 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1963 was Dominique by The Singing Nun, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. The Singing Nun - Dominique
2. Dale & Grace - I'm Leaving It Up To You
3. Tommy Roe - Everybody
4. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
5. Lesley Gore - She's A Fool

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1963 was She Loves You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. The Beatles - She Loves You
2. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. Freddie & The Dreamers - You Were Made For Me
4. Gerry & The Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone
5. Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1963 was It's All Right by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. The Impressions - It's All Right
2. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
3. Sam Cooke - Little Red Rooster
4. Rufus Thomas - Walking The Dog
5. Betty Everett - You're No Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 02, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 06:20 pm and setting at 09:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on December 02, 1963

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Someone born on December 02, 1963 is:

61 years 4 months old,

or 736 months and 21 days old,

or 3203 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22423 days old,

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

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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

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

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