What happened on Saturday January 05, 1963?

Here's what happened on January 05, 1963:

• Baseball Legend Rogers Hornsby Dies Rogers Hornsby, a legendary American Baseball Hall of Fame player, passed away at the age of 66, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in professional baseball.
• Peru's Military Government Targets Suspected Communists The military government of Peru initiated a widespread crackdown, arresting over 300 individuals suspected of Communist activities and plotting subversion, highlighting the political repression of the era.
• Camelot Concludes Broadway Run The legendary musical Camelot completed its successful Broadway run at the Majestic Theater in New York City after an impressive 873 performances, marking a significant moment in musical theater history.
• San Diego Chargers Win AFL Championship The San Diego Chargers decisively defeated the Boston Patriots 51-10 in the American Football League (AFL) championship game, demonstrating their dominance in professional football during this era.
• Carnival! Ends Broadway Performance The musical Carnival! concluded its run at the Imperial Theater in New York City after 719 performances, contributing to the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the early 1960s.
• Polish Political Assassination Attempt Ends Stanisław Jaros, a 30-year-old Polish electrician who attempted a political assassination, was executed by hanging, reflecting the political tensions of the time.
• Swedish Actor Erik Strandmark Dies in Plane Crash Erik Strandmark, a 43-year-old Swedish film actor, tragically died in a plane crash, cutting short a promising career in cinema.

Events in 1963

January 05, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 05, 1963

Newspapers from Jan. 05, 1963

January 05, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 5th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1963 can also be written as 1/5/1963 in the US and as 5/1/1963 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1963 in January 1963 calendar

Famous people born on January 05, 1963:

• Philippe Bercovici

  Renowned French comic artist and graphic designer specializing in Franco-Belgian comics, known for his distinctive artistic style and...

• Jiang Wen

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on January 5th

Famous people died on January 05, 1963:

• Rogers Hornsby

  American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1896).

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on January 5th

January 05, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1963 was Telstar by The Tornadoes, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. The Tornadoes - Telstar
2. Steve Lawrence - Go Away Little Girl
3. Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
4. Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl
5. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry

January 05, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1963 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
3. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
4. The Beatles - She Loves You
5. Freddie & The Dreamers - You Were Made For Me

January 05, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 1963 was Release Me by "Little Esther" Phillips, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
2. Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness
3. Ray Charles - You Are My Sunshine
4. Mary Wells - Two Lovers
5. Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Return To Sender

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

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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 05, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 05, 1963 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 05, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:29 pm and setting at 03:41 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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Someone born on January 05, 1963 is:

62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 20 days old,

or 3259 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22817 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 1963?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 05, 1963.

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