What happened on Thursday May 02, 1963?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1963:

• Birmingham Children's Crusade: Civil Rights Protest On May 2, 1963, a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement occurred when hundreds of African Americans, including children, were arrested while protesting racial segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. The protest, strategically organized by James Bevel and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), began with 959 people taken into custody from the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Public Safety Commissioner Eugene 'Bull' Connor's brutal response—ordering police dogs and fire hoses to be used against peaceful demonstrators—sparked national outrage and became a turning point in the struggle for civil rights.
• First American Summits Mount Everest On May 1, 1963, James Whittaker made history by becoming the first American to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. This groundbreaking achievement marked a significant milestone in mountaineering and American exploration, demonstrating human endurance and the spirit of adventure.
• German Sounding Rocket Launch Berthold Seliger achieved a notable scientific milestone by launching a three-stage rocket near Cuxhaven, Germany, which reached a maximum flight altitude of over 100 kilometres (62 miles). This rocket was unique as the only sounding rocket developed entirely in Germany, contributing to the country's post-war aerospace research and technological capabilities.
• Death of Cricket Player Jack Crawford Jack Crawford, a notable cricket player who had scored 469 runs and taken 39 wickets in 12 Test matches, passed away on this date. His contributions to the sport marked him as a significant figure in cricket history.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from May. 02, 1963

Newspapers from May. 02, 1963

May 02, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1963 can also be written as 5/2/1963 in the US and as 2/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1963 in May 1963 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1963:

• Albert Delegue

  French fashion model who transitioned from ski instructor to international runway model, working for prestigious brands like Calvin Klein,...

• Esther Freud
• Eric Person
• María Asunción Aramburuzabala

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1963:

• Ronald Barnes

  3rd baron gorell, english cricketer, peer, politician, poet, author and newspaper editor (b. 1884).

• Van Wyck Brooks
• O.A.C. Lund
• Duncan Gillis

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on May 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1963 was I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
2. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
3. Peter, Paul & Mary - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
4. Chantay's - Pipeline
5. The Chiffons - He's So Fine

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1963 was How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1963 was Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
2. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
3. The Cookies - Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)
4. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
5. The Orlons - South Street

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 02:09 pm and setting at 03:52 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1963

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Someone born on May 02, 1963 is:

62 years and 21 days old,

or 744 months and 21 days old,

or 3238 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22667 days old,

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

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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

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

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