What happened on Saturday May 04, 1963?

Here's what happened on May 04, 1963:

• Hue Vesak Shootings in Vietnam A tragic incident during the Buddhist crisis in South Vietnam, where the Army of the Republic of Vietnam opened fire on Buddhist protesters, killing nine people. This event highlighted the religious tensions and political repression under President Ngo Dinh Diem's regime, who had previously allowed the Vatican flag to be displayed while banning the Buddhist flag on Vesak, the birthday of Gautama Buddha.
• First James Bond Film Debuts in U.S. "Dr. No", the inaugural film in the iconic James Bond franchise, is released in U.S. theaters. Starring Sean Connery as James Bond, this movie would launch a globally successful film series that would redefine the spy thriller genre.
• Le Monde Theater Fire in Senegal A devastating fire at the Le Monde Theater in Dioirbel, Senegal, results in the tragic loss of 64 lives. This catastrophic event underscores the importance of fire safety and emergency preparedness in public spaces.
• 89th Kentucky Derby Won by Chateaugay Jockey Braulio Baeza rides Chateaugay to victory in the 89th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in a time of 2:01.8. This significant horse racing event showcased the skill of both the jockey and the horse.
• Baseball Pitching Anomaly Pitcher Bob Shaw sets an unusual Major League Baseball record by committing five balks in a single game, a rare and remarkable occurrence in baseball history.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from May. 04, 1963

Newspapers from May. 04, 1963

May 04, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 124th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1963 can also be written as 5/4/1963 in the US and as 4/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

May 04, 1963 in May 1963 calendar

Famous people born on May 04, 1963:

• Vange Leonel

  Brazilian activist and singer known for her contributions to social movements and music in Brazil during the late 20th century.

• Marc Wilmore

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on May 4th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 04, 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 04, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 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 4th 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 04, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 04, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:06 pm and setting at 04:45 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 04, 1963

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Someone born on May 04, 1963 is:

62 years and 10 days old,

or 744 months and 10 days old,

or 3236 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22656 days old,

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

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 4th 2026.

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

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

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