What happened on Wednesday June 12, 1963?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1963:

• Assassination of Medgar Evers Civil rights leader Medgar Evers, a prominent African-American activist, was tragically shot and killed in front of his home in Jackson, Mississippi by Byron De La Beckwith, a known Ku Klux Klan member. This brutal murder was a significant moment in the civil rights movement, highlighting the violent racism faced by African Americans during the early 1960s. Evers, who was 37 years old at the time, was an NAACP field secretary and had been actively working to end segregation and secure voting rights for Black citizens in Mississippi.
• Cleopatra Film Premiere The epic historical drama 'Cleopatra', starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, was released in US theaters. Directed by Joseph Mankiewicz, the film was the most expensive movie produced at the time, known for its lavish sets, costumes, and star power. The film's premiere was a significant cultural event that captured the public's imagination and set new standards for Hollywood epic productions.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1963

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1963

June 12, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1963 can also be written as 6/12/1963 in the US and as 12/6/1963 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1963 in June 1963 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1963:

• Tim DeKay

  American television actor, producer, and director known for roles in 'White Collar' and 'Graceland'.

• Jerry Lynn

  Professional wrestler known for performances in ECW, WWE, and TNA wrestling promotions.

• Michela Miti
• T. B. Joshua

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1963:

• Medgar Evers

  Prominent African American civil rights activist who was assassinated in 1963, becoming a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement.

• Andrew Cunningham

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on June 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1963 was Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki
2. Lesley Gore - It's My Party
3. The Dovells - You Can't Sit Down
4. The Crystals - Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)
5. Al Martino - I Love You Because

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. The Beatles - From Me To You
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - I Like It
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Do You Want To Know A Secret?
4. Freddie & The Dreamers - If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody
5. Billy Fury - When Will You Say I Love You

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1963 was It's My Party by Lesley Gore, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. Lesley Gore - It's My Party
2. Solomon Burke - If You Need Me
3. Theola Kilgore - The Love Of My Man
4. Sam Cooke - Another Saturday Night
5. Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 12:01 am and setting at 11:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 07, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jul 06, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on June 12, 1963

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Someone born on June 12, 1963 is:

61 years 11 months old,

or 743 months and 17 days old,

or 3233 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22632 days old,

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

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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

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

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