What happened on Friday July 12, 1963?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1963:

• First Gambit Military Reconnaissance Satellite Launch The United States launched its inaugural 'Gambit' military reconnaissance satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 1:44 p.m. This advanced satellite represented a significant milestone in Cold War-era intelligence gathering and space-based surveillance technology.
• First Victim of the Moors Murders Pauline Reade, a 16-year-old girl, was abducted in Gorton, Manchester, marking the beginning of the notorious Moors Murders committed by Myra Hindley and Ian Brady. Her disappearance would become a tragic milestone in British criminal history, representing the first known victim of this horrific serial killing spree.
• Kennedy Administration Cuba Policy Memorandum A confidential memorandum from Chase to McGeorge Bundy detailed the ongoing situation with Cuba, including diplomatic responses to Cuban overflights, the status of Cuban refugees in Miami, and elaboration on the emerging Kennedy doctrine regarding Cuban relations.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1963

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1963

July 12, 1963 was a Friday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1963 can also be written as 7/12/1963 in the US and as 12/7/1963 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1963 in July 1963 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1963:

• Lisa Rinna

  American actress known for her roles in television series like 'Days of Our Lives' and 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'.

• Thierry Tulasne

  French professional tennis player who competed in the 1980s, reaching world No.

• Frédéric Salat-Baroux
• Mick Herron

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1963:

• Enrico Adami Rossi
• Arnaldo Boscolo
• Ciro Cafforio
• Giuseppe Cappi
• Wang Xiangzhai

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on July 12th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1963 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:47 pm and setting at 12:41 pm.

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 12, 1963 is:

61 years 10 months old,

or 742 months and 2 days old,

or 3226 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22587 days old,

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

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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

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

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