What happened on Monday August 12, 1963?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1963:

• U.S. Revises Nuclear War Operational Plan The United States government amended its Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) for nuclear warfare, updating the strategic blueprint that had been in place since July 1, 1962, reflecting evolving Cold War geopolitical dynamics.
• Jomo Kenyatta Addresses White Farmers in Kenya Kenyan President Jomo Kenyatta delivered a reassuring speech to 300 white farmers in Nakuru, emphasizing the new government's commitment to stability, economic continuity, and racial reconciliation in the post-colonial era.
• Portuguese Colonial Policy in Africa António de Oliveira Salazar, the authoritarian leader of Portugal, maintained a firm stance on preserving Portugal's colonial territories in Africa, resisting growing international pressure for decolonization.
• Stan Musial Announces Retirement Baseball legend Stan Musial, one of the most celebrated players in St. Louis Cardinals history, publicly announced his intention to retire at the end of the 1963 season, marking the end of an illustrious 22-year career.
• Hague Protocol on International Air Carriage Takes Effect The Hague Protocol, a significant international aviation agreement that amended the 1929 Warsaw Convention, officially came into force, standardizing rules for international air transportation and passenger rights.
• Gemini Paraglider Landing System Inspection North American Aviation conducted the first comprehensive Design Engineering Inspection of the full-scale test vehicle for the Gemini Paraglider Landing System, identifying 30 technical modifications to improve the spacecraft's landing capabilities.
• Beatles Record Duet for BBC George Harrison and Paul McCartney collaborated on a recording of the Goffin-King song 'Don't Ever Change', preparing a duet for future broadcast on BBC radio, showcasing the band's creative musical interactions.

Events in 1963

August 12, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1963

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1963

August 12, 1963 was a Monday and it was the 224th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1963 can also be written as 8/12/1963 in the US and as 12/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1963:

• Sir Mix-a-Lot

  Famous American rapper known for his hit song 'Baby Got Back', a pop culture phenomenon from the early 1990s.

• Rudi Smidts
• Corrado
• Jeff Abbott

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on August 12th

August 12, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
2. Peter, Paul & Mary - Blowin' In The Wind
3. Elvis Presley - (You're The) Devil In Disguise
4. The Surfaris - Wipe Out
5. Lesley Gore - Judy's Turn To Cry

August 12, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1963 was Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

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 12, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
2. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
3. Marvin Gaye - Pride And Joy
4. Lonnie Mack - Memphis
5. Doris Troy - Just One Look

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1963 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:57 pm and setting at 03:14 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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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1963

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Someone born on August 12, 1963 is:

61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 2 days old,

or 3222 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22556 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1963?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1963.

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