What happened on Sunday May 12, 1963?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1963:

• Birmingham Race Riot and Bomb Attacks Racial tensions in Birmingham, Alabama, escalated dramatically with violent bomb attacks targeting African American communities. This event was part of the broader civil rights struggles in the segregated Southern United States during the early 1960s.
• Bob Dylan's Ed Sullivan Show Protest Bob Dylan walked out of 'The Ed Sullivan Show' after network censors refused to clear him to perform his song 'Talkin' John Birch Paranoid Blues'. This act of artistic defiance highlighted the tensions between musicians and television network censorship during the early 1960s.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Mickey Wright, a prominent female golfer, won the Alpine Civitan Golf Open in the LPGA tour, showcasing women's achievements in professional sports during the early 1960s.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from May. 12, 1963

Newspapers from May. 12, 1963

May 12, 1963 was a Sunday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1963 can also be written as 5/12/1963 in the US and as 12/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1963 in May 1963 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1963:

• Vanessa Williams

  Renowned American actress and singer, first African American Miss America, known for her successful music and acting career in film and...

• Gavin Hood

  South African filmmaker known for directing critically acclaimed films like 'Tsotsi' and 'Ender's Game'.

• Stefano Modena

  Italian Formula 1 race car driver who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• Natasha Richardson

  Talented British actress from the renowned Redgrave acting family, known for her roles in film and theater before her tragic early death.

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on May 12th

Famous people died on May 12, 1963:

• Richard Girulatis

  German footballer and manager (d. 1963).

• Robert Kerr

  Irish-canadian sprinter and coach (b. 1882).

• Ernst Marischka
• Edward Tritschler

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on May 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1963 was I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
2. Peter, Paul & Mary - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
3. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
4. Chantay's - Pipeline
5. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. The Beatles - From Me To You
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
3. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
4. Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Scarlett O'Hara
5. Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1963 was Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
2. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
3. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
4. The Cookies - Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)
5. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 10:50 pm and setting at 09:21 am.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on May 12, 1963

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Someone born on May 12, 1963 is:

62 years and 11 days old,

or 744 months and 11 days old,

or 3236 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22657 days old,

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

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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

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

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