What happened on Thursday August 15, 1963?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1963:

• Last Execution by Hanging in Scotland Henry John Burnett became the final person to be executed by hanging in Scotland, marking the end of capital punishment by this method in the country. This event symbolized a pivotal moment in Scottish judicial history and reflected changing attitudes towards criminal punishment.
• Overthrow of President Fulbert Youlou in Congo President Fulbert Youlou was overthrown in the Republic of the Congo following a three-day popular uprising in the capital, Brazzaville. This political revolution marked a significant moment in the country's post-colonial history, demonstrating the growing political instability and public discontent with the existing leadership.

Events in 1963

August 15, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1963

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1963

August 15, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1963 can also be written as 8/15/1963 in the US and as 15/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1963:

• Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu

  Acclaimed Mexican film director known for critically acclaimed films like Birdman, The Revenant, and Babel, who has won multiple Academy...

• Danny Verlinden

  Belgian soccer goalkeeper who played for Club Brugge and was part of the national team during the 1990s.

• Jean-René Dubosc
• Lady Miss Kier
• Fabio Canino

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1963:

• John Powell

  American discus thrower.

• Vsevolod Vjačeslavovič Ivanov

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1963 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 06:20 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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Someone born on August 15, 1963 is:

61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 29 days old,

or 3221 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22553 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1963?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1963.

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