What happened on Monday May 06, 1963?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1963:

• Dick Gregory Arrested During Birmingham Civil Rights Campaign Prominent civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory was brutally beaten and arrested by police while participating in the Birmingham campaign, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement that highlighted the systemic racism and violence faced by African Americans during this period.
• Boston Strangler Claims Tenth Victim Graduate student Beverly Samans, 23, became the tenth murder victim of serial killer Albert DeSalvo, known as the Boston Strangler. Unlike previous victims, Samans was stabbed repeatedly, though DeSalvo maintained his signature method of strangling victims with their own stockings. Her body was discovered three days after her murder, adding another tragic chapter to the notorious Boston Strangler case.
• Gemini Program Development Advances The Gemini Program Planning Board officially approved the Air Force Systems Command development plan for the Gemini/Titan II improvement program, marking a significant step forward in the United States' space exploration efforts during the Cold War era.
• Barbara Tuchman Wins Pulitzer Prize Renowned historian Barbara Tuchman was awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize, recognizing her exceptional contribution to historical literature and scholarship.

Events in 1963

May 06, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 06, 1963

Newspapers from May. 06, 1963

May 06, 1963 was a Monday and it was the 126th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1963 can also be written as 5/6/1963 in the US and as 6/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1963 in May 1963 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1963:

• Alessandra Ferri

  Renowned Italian prima ballerina who became a leading dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, celebrated for her exceptional artistic...

• Scott Westerfeld

  American science fiction and fantasy novelist, best known for young adult book series like 'Uglies' and 'Leviathan'.

• Riccardo Zecchina

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1963:

• Monty Woolley

  American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

• Theodore von Kármán

  Renowned physicist known for his contributions to aerodynamics and fluid dynamics.

• Ted Weems

  American violinist, trombonist, and bandleader (b. 1901).

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on May 6th

May 06, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1963 was I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
2. Peter, Paul & Mary - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
3. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
4. Chantay's - Pipeline
5. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You

May 06, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. The Beatles - From Me To You
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
3. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
4. Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Scarlett O'Hara
5. Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King

May 06, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1963 was Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
2. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
3. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
4. The Cookies - Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)
5. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1963 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:01 pm and setting at 05:36 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 06, 1963

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Someone born on May 06, 1963 is:

62 years and 17 days old,

or 744 months and 17 days old,

or 3237 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22663 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1963?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 06, 1963.

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