What happened on Wednesday September 11, 1963?

Here's what happened on September 11, 1963:

• Historic Integration of University of South Carolina Henrie Monteith, James Solomon, and Robert Anderson made history by becoming the first African American students to enroll at the University of South Carolina since the Reconstruction era, marking a significant milestone in the civil rights movement and educational desegregation.
• NASA Gemini 1 Rocket Inspection Reveals Critical Issues During a critical pre-launch inspection, NASA's technical team thoroughly examined the Gemini 1 rocket and declared it unacceptable for flight due to severe component contamination, demonstrating the agency's rigorous safety protocols in the early space exploration era.
• Swissair Flight 306 Tragedy A devastating aviation disaster occurred when Swissair Flight 306, a jet airliner en route to Rome, crashed shortly after takeoff from Zurich, resulting in the tragic loss of all 80 passengers and crew members aboard.
• Typhoon Gloria Devastates Taiwan Typhoon Gloria struck Taiwan with catastrophic force, causing widespread destruction. The natural disaster claimed 330 lives and resulted in approximately $17.5 million in property damage, highlighting the region's vulnerability to severe tropical weather systems.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Sep. 11, 1963

Newspapers from Sep. 11, 1963

September 11, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 254th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 11, 1963 can also be written as 9/11/1963 in the US and as 11/9/1963 in UK and Europe.

September 11, 1963 in September 1963 calendar

Famous people born on September 11, 1963:

• Randy Johnson

  Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher nicknamed 'The Big Unit', known for his exceptional pitching skills and Hall of Fame career.

• Dick Costolo

  Tech executive who served as CEO of Twitter from 2010 to 2015, playing a crucial role in the platform's growth and development.

• Marian Keyes

  Internationally acclaimed Irish novelist known for her witty and engaging contemporary fiction, particularly in the women's fiction genre.

• Gerald Wilkins

  Professional basketball player who played as a guard and forward, primarily known for his career in the NBA during the 1980s and 1990s.

• Bonnie Gadusek

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on September 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 11, 1963 was My Boyfriend's Back by The Angels, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back
2. Bobby Vinton - Blue Velvet
3. Trini Lopez - If I Had A Hammer
4. Allan Sherman - Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)
5. Martha & the Vandellas - Heat Wave

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 11, 1963 was She Loves You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. The Beatles - She Loves You
2. Cliff Richard - It's All In The Game
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Bad To Me
4. Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme - I Want To Stay Here
5. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - I'll Never Get Over You

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 11, 1963 was Heat Wave by Martha & The Vandellas, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. Martha & The Vandellas - Heat Wave
2. Major Lance - The Monkey Time
3. Inez Foxx with Charlie Foxx - Mockingbird
4. Sam Cooke - Frankie And Johnny
5. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 11th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 11, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:04 am and setting at 04:16 pm.

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

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Someone born on September 11, 1963 is:

61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 3 days old,

or 3218 weeks

or 22526 days old,

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

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 11th 2025.

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

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

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