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see horoscope and birth chart for January 02, 1963What happened on Wednesday January 02, 1963?
About January 2nd, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: Vietnam War: The Viet Cong wins its first major victory, at the Battle of Ap Bac.
- Day of the week: January 2nd, 1963 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Telstar by The Tornadoes
- #1 UK song: I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
- Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti
More about January 2nd, 1963? See below for more news and curiosities on January 2nd, 1963.
Table of contents
- January 02, 1963: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 02, 1963?
- Who was born on January 02, 1963?
- January 02, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
- January 02, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
- January 02, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 02, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 02, 1963?
- Back in 1963
January 02, 1963: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 02, 1963:
- Vietnam War: The Viet Cong wins its first major victory, at the Battle of Ap Bac.
- Battle of Ap Bac: A Turning Point in the Vietnam War On January 2, 1963, the Battle of Ap Bac in South Vietnam marked a significant moment in the Vietnam War. This engagement was the first instance where Viet Cong forces successfully stood their ground against a major South Vietnamese attack. The battle was characterized by dramatic aerial combat, with Viet Cong ground fire shooting down a U.S. Army UH-1 attack helicopter and four CH-21 transport helicopters as they entered the landing zone. Despite the South Vietnamese forces being numerically superior (outnumbering the Viet Cong 4 to 1) and having advanced military equipment including American armor, artillery, and helicopter support, the battle exposed critical weaknesses in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). What was expected to be a decisive victory instead became a stark demonstration of the ARVN's strategic and tactical deficiencies.
- Industrial Tragedy in Terre Haute On January 2, 1963, a devastating explosion at the Home Packing Company in Terre Haute, Indiana, resulted in the tragic loss of seventeen lives. The incident highlighted the potential dangers in industrial workplaces during this era and the critical need for improved safety standards.
January 02, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 02, 1963?
January 02, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 02, 1963 can also be written as 1/2/1963 in the US and as 2/1/1963 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 02, 1963?
Famous people born on January 02, 1963:
- Edgar Martínez
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- David Cone
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January 02, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 02, 1963:
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![Jack Carson]()
Jack CarsonCanadian-American character actor known for memorable roles in classic Hollywood films like 'A Star is Born' and 'Mildred Pierce', who was a...
January 02, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 02, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 02, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1963 was Telstar by The Tornadoes, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
- The Tornadoes - Telstar
- Steve Lawrence - Go Away Little Girl
- Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
- Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl
- The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
January 02, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1963 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
- The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
- Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
- Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
- The Beatles - She Loves You
- Freddie & The Dreamers - You Were Made For Me
January 02, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1963 was Release Me by "Little Esther" Phillips, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
- "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
- Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness
- Ray Charles - You Are My Sunshine
- Mary Wells - Two Lovers
- Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Return To Sender
January 02, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 02, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 02, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 02, 1963 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 11:49 am and setting at 12:11 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1963.
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Your place in the Universe on January 02, 1963
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Someone born on January 02, 1963 is:
62 years 5 months old,
or 749 months and 23 days old,
or 3260 weeks
or 22820 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1963?
There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1963?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 02, 1963.
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