What happened on Thursday July 04, 1963?

Here's what happened on July 04, 1963:

• Gwynn Oak Amusement Park Civil Rights Protest Hundreds of civil rights demonstrators gathered at Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Baltimore, Maryland, to protest the park's discriminatory segregation policy. The powerful demonstration resulted in nearly 300 arrests, including more than 20 clergy from Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant backgrounds—marking a historic moment of interfaith solidarity against racial discrimination.
• Clyde Kennard: Civil Rights Martyr Clyde Kennard, an unsung hero of civil rights, died at the age of 36 from cancer. He had courageously attempted to enroll at Mississippi Southern College (now USM-Hattiesburg) and sought to become the first African American to attend. Instead of being admitted, the state of Mississippi maliciously framed him on criminal charges for a petty crime and sentenced him to seven years of hard labor at Parchman Penitentiary, where he was brutally beaten and denied proper medical treatment.
• Pam Shriver Born Pamela Howard Shriver, a renowned American professional tennis player, was born. She would go on to become a notable figure in women's tennis, known for her exceptional doubles play and significant contributions to the sport.

Events in 1963

July 04, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 04, 1963

Newspapers from Jul. 04, 1963

July 04, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 185th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1963 can also be written as 7/4/1963 in the US and as 4/7/1963 in UK and Europe.

July 04, 1963 in July 1963 calendar

Famous people born on July 04, 1963:

• Marco Marin

  Olympic silver medalist in saber fencing at the 1992 Barcelona Games, representing Italy.

• Henri Leconte

  French professional tennis player known for his notable performance as a finalist in the 1988 French Open.

• Ute Lemper

  Renowned German chanteuse and performer, celebrated for her exceptional stage performances and interpretations of European cabaret and...

• Tracey Emin

  Prominent British contemporary artist known for her provocative and autobiographical art installations and works.

• Christopher Kennedy

  Member of the prominent Kennedy family, son of Robert and Ethel Kennedy.

• Michael Sweet (singer)

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on July 4th

Famous people died on July 04, 1963:

• Clyde Kennard

  American activist and martyr (b. 1927).

• Bernard Freyberg

  1st baron freyberg, new zealand general and politician, 7th governor-general of new zealand (b. 1889).

• Pingali Venkayya

  Indian activist, designed the flag of india (b. 1876).

• Erich Petersen

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on July 4th

July 04, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1963 was Easier Said Than Done by The Essex, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
2. Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki
3. Bobby Vinton - Blue On Blue
4. Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger
5. Lesley Gore - It's My Party

July 04, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1963 was I Like It by Gerry & The Pacemakers, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. Gerry & The Pacemakers - I Like It
2. Frank Ifield - Confessin'
3. The Shadows - Atlantis
4. Buddy Holly - Bo Diddley
5. Ray Charles - Take These Chains From My Heart

July 04, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 1963 was Hello Stranger by Barbara Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger
2. Lesley Gore - It's My Party
3. Theola Kilgore - The Love Of My Man
4. Marvin Gaye - Pride And Joy
5. Solomon Burke - If You Need Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 04, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 04, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 04, 1963 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 04, 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 July 04, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:36 pm and setting at 04:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 07, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jul 06, 1963.

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Someone born on July 04, 1963 is:

61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 19 days old,

or 3224 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22574 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 04, 1963?

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 04, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 04, 1963.

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