What happened on Sunday August 11, 1963?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1963:

• Sino-Soviet Split Escalates with Harsh Criticism On August 11, 1963, tensions between the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union dramatically intensified as China publicly denounced the USSR for its perceived weakness in international diplomacy. The Chinese leadership harshly criticized Soviet leadership, calling them 'freaks and monsters' for agreeing to a partial nuclear test ban treaty with the United States and the United Kingdom. This public condemnation marked a significant moment in the Sino-Soviet split, highlighting the growing ideological and geopolitical differences between the two communist powers.
• Great Train Robbery Shocks Britain On August 11, 1963, one of the most infamous criminal heists in British history occurred when a sophisticated gang of robbers halted a Royal Mail train near Ledburn, Buckinghamshire, England. The criminals strategically stopped the train traveling between Glasgow and London, executing a meticulously planned robbery that would become legendary in criminal folklore. The audacious theft not only captured public imagination but also led to significant changes in British law enforcement and security protocols.

Events in 1963

August 11, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1963

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1963

August 11, 1963 was a Sunday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1963 can also be written as 8/11/1963 in the US and as 11/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1963:

• Andrew Sullivan

  Prominent British-American political commentator, blogger, and journalist known for his influential writing on politics, culture, and LGBTQ+...

• Hiromi Makihara

  Professional Japanese baseball pitcher who played for the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball, known for his successful career in...

• Henrik Fisker

  Danish automotive designer and entrepreneur, founder of Fisker Inc.

• Véronique Besse

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on August 11th

Famous people died on August 11, 1963:

• Otto Wahle

  Austrian-american swimmer and coach (b. 1879).

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on August 11th

August 11, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
2. The Surfaris - Wipe Out
3. Elvis Presley - (You're The) Devil In Disguise
4. Peter, Paul & Mary - Blowin' In The Wind
5. The Tymes - So Much In Love

August 11, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1963 was Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. The Searchers - Sweets For My Sweet
2. Frank Ifield - Confessin'
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Bad To Me
4. Elvis Presley - Devil In Disguise
5. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Twist And Shout

August 11, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
2. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
3. Marvin Gaye - Pride And Joy
4. The Tymes - So Much In Love
5. Lonnie Mack - Memphis

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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

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August 11, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1963 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:23 pm and setting at 02:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1963.

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Someone born on August 11, 1963 is:

61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 3 days old,

or 3222 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22557 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1963?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1963.

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