What happened on Friday May 03, 1963?

Here's what happened on May 03, 1963:

• Birmingham Campaign Police Violence The Birmingham Police Department used violent tactics to suppress civil rights protesters, with images of the brutal suppression broadcast worldwide. This event significantly raised international awareness about the African-American Civil Rights Movement and the struggle for racial equality.
• Gemini Agena Engine Development Testing NASA began critical development testing of the Gemini Agena Model 8247 main engine at Arnold Engineering Development Center. The testing aimed to verify the engine's multiple-start capability, revealing significant technical challenges including turbine overspeed and gas generator valve failures under high-temperature conditions.
• Cruzeiro do Sul Airliner Crash A tragic aviation accident occurred in Brazil when a Convair CV-340 airliner crashed near São Paulo, resulting in 37 fatalities out of 50 passengers. The crash was caused by an engine fire and subsequent stall during the return approach to Congonhas Airport.
• Baltimore Orioles Baseball Milestone Leslie Narum achieved a rare baseball feat by hitting a home run in his first Major League at-bat while playing for the Baltimore Orioles.
• Condingup Townsite Establishment Condingup, a small locality in Western Australia, was officially declared a townsite, marking a minor administrative milestone in the region's development.

Events in 1963

May 03, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 03, 1963

Newspapers from May. 03, 1963

May 03, 1963 was a Friday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1963 can also be written as 5/3/1963 in the US and as 3/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 1963 in May 1963 calendar

Famous people born on May 03, 1963:

• Jeff Hornacek

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• Licia Navarrini

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on May 3rd

Famous people died on May 03, 1963:

• Renato Poggioli
• Abdülhak Şinasi Hisar

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on May 3rd

May 03, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 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 03, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 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 03, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 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 3rd 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 03, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 03, 1963 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 03:08 pm and setting at 04:20 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 03, 1963

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Someone born on May 03, 1963 is:

62 years and 20 days old,

or 744 months and 20 days old,

or 3238 weeks

or 22666 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 1963?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 03, 1963.

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