What happened on Saturday February 02, 1963?

Here's what happened on February 02, 1963:

• Leadership Change in Soviet Military Intelligence General Ivan Serov was dismissed from his position as Director of the GRU (Soviet Military Intelligence) and replaced by Pyotr Ivashutin. This leadership transition potentially signaled internal shifts within the Soviet military and intelligence apparatus.
• Democratic Republican Party Founded in South Korea Kim Jong-pil established the Democratic Republican Party in South Korea, a political movement that would quickly become embroiled in political turbulence, with Jong-pil being forced into exile just three weeks after its founding. This event highlighted the volatile political landscape of South Korea during the early 1960s.
• World Record in Pole Vault Pentti Nikula of Finland broke the world record for pole vault, clearing the bar at 4.94 meters (16 feet, 8+3⁄4 inches) using an innovative fiberglass pole. This achievement represented a significant technological advancement in athletic equipment and technique.
• Helen Shapiro Tour Begins British pop singer Helen Shapiro commenced a musical tour, continuing her rising popularity in the early 1960s music scene.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Feb. 02, 1963

Newspapers from Feb. 02, 1963

February 02, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

February 02, 1963 in February 1963 calendar

Famous people born on February 02, 1963:

• Eva Cassidy

  Talented American singer and acoustic guitarist who tragically died of melanoma at age 33.

• Marie-Claude Pietragalla

  Renowned French choreographer and dancer who transitioned to stage acting in 2015, collaborating with notable playwright Erick-Emmanuel...

• Andrej Kiska

  Slovak entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former President of Slovakia who served from 2014 to 2019.

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on February 2nd

Famous people died on February 02, 1963:

• Arvid Arisholm
• Guido Debernardi
• Pietro Pocek

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on February 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1963 was Walk Right In by The Rooftop Singers, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In
2. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
3. Bobby Vee - The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
4. Steve Lawrence - Go Away Little Girl
5. Johnny Thunder - Loop De Loop

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 1963 was The Next Time / Bachelor Boy by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
2. The Shadows - Dance On!
3. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
4. Maureen Evans - Like I Do
5. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 1963 was Two Lovers by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Mary Wells - Two Lovers
2. The Miracles - You've Really Got A Hold On Me
3. Ray Charles - You Are My Sunshine
4. Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness
5. The Drifters - Up On The Roof

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 02, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 12:08 pm and setting at 02:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Feb 08, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on February 02, 1963

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Someone born on February 02, 1963 is:

62 years 4 months old,

or 748 months and 1 day old,

or 3252 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22767 days old,

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

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 2nd 2026.

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

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

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