What happened on Thursday July 11, 1963?

Here's what happened on July 11, 1963:

• ANC Leaders Arrested in South Africa On July 11, 1963, prominent African National Congress (ANC) leaders Walter Sisulu, Andrew Mlangeni, and Govan Mbeki were arrested by the apartheid government, marking a significant moment in the struggle against racial oppression in South Africa. These arrests were part of the state's systematic efforts to suppress anti-apartheid resistance movements.
• Military Coup in Ecuador On July 11, 1963, a military coup in Ecuador led to the overthrow of President Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy. Naval commander Ramón Castro Jijón assumed power, replacing the democratically elected president in a typical mid-20th century Latin American political transition characterized by military interventions.
• Tragic Ferry Sinking in River Plate On July 11, 1963, the Argentine ferry Ciudad de Asunción caught fire and sank in the River Plate between Buenos Aires and Montevideo, resulting in the tragic loss of 53 lives out of 420 passengers. This maritime disaster highlighted the significant maritime transportation risks of the era.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Jul. 11, 1963

Newspapers from Jul. 11, 1963

July 11, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 1963 can also be written as 7/11/1963 in the US and as 11/7/1963 in UK and Europe.

July 11, 1963 in July 1963 calendar

Famous people born on July 11, 1963:

• Lisa Rinna

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• Al MacInnis

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• Jean-François Sivadier
• John Mitzewich

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on July 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 11, 1963 was Easier Said Than Done by The Essex, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
2. Jan & Dean - Surf City
3. Rolf Harris - Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
4. The Tymes - So Much In Love
5. The Chiffons - One Fine Day

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 11, 1963 was Confessin' by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Frank Ifield - Confessin'
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - I Like It
3. Elvis Presley - Devil In Disguise
4. The Shadows - Atlantis
5. Ray Charles - Take These Chains From My Heart

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 11, 1963 was Hello Stranger by Barbara Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger
2. Marvin Gaye - Pride And Joy
3. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
4. Doris Troy - Just One Look
5. Theola Kilgore - The Love Of My Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th 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 11, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 11, 1963 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 11, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:15 pm and setting at 11:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Aug 05, 1963.

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Someone born on July 11, 1963 is:

61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 12 days old,

or 3223 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22567 days old,

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

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 11th 2025.

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

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

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