What happened on Thursday February 14, 1963?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1963:

• Syncom 1 Communications Satellite Launch The United States launched Syncom 1, a groundbreaking communications satellite that represented a significant milestone in satellite communications technology. This launch was part of the early efforts to establish global telecommunications infrastructure.
• Fellini's '8½' Film Release Federico Fellini's iconic film '8½', starring Marcello Mastroianni and Claudia Cardinale, was released. This surrealist masterpiece would become a landmark in cinema history, exploring themes of creativity, memory, and artistic struggle.
• Harold Wilson Becomes Labour Party Leader Harold Wilson was elected leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, positioning himself as a potential future prime minister. This marked a significant moment in British political history, as Wilson would indeed become Prime Minister in 1964.
• TaB Soft Drink Introduction The Coca-Cola Company launched TaB, its first low-calorie soft drink, sweetened with cyclamates. This product represented an early entry into the diet beverage market and signaled changing consumer preferences towards healthier drink options.
• D'Wayne Wiggins Singer Birth D'Wayne Wiggins, a prominent R&B singer and member of the influential group Tony! Toni! Tone!, was born on this date. He would later become a significant figure in the 1990s R&B music scene.

Events in 1963

February 14, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 14, 1963

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1963

February 14, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 45th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1963 can also be written as 2/14/1963 in the US and as 14/2/1963 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1963 in February 1963 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1963:

• Enrico Colantoni

  Canadian actor known for roles in television series like 'Just Shoot Me!' and 'Veronica Mars', with a successful career in film and TV...

• Marie-Sophie Lelouch
• Antoine Herth

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on February 14th

February 14, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1963 was Hey Paula by Paul and Paula, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
2. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In
3. The 4 Seasons - Walk Like A Man
4. Dion - Ruby Baby
5. The Cascades - Rhythm Of The Rain

February 14, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1963 was Diamonds by Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Diamonds
2. Frank Ifield - Wayward Wind
3. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
4. The Beatles - Please Please Me
5. Del Shannon - Little Town Flirt

February 14, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 1963 was You've Really Got A Hold On Me by The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. The Miracles - You've Really Got A Hold On Me
2. Mary Wells - Two Lovers
3. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
4. Bobby Bland - That's The Way Love Is
5. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 14, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1963 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 February 14, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:26 pm and setting at 10:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 08, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Mar 10, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 1963

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Someone born on February 14, 1963 is:

62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 9 days old,

or 3244 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22714 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 1963?

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 14, 1963.

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