What happened on Tuesday April 16, 1963?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1963:

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his seminal 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' while imprisoned in Birmingham, Alabama, articulating a powerful defense of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience in the fight against racial segregation. This eloquent missive, addressed to fellow clergymen, became a landmark document in the American Civil Rights Movement, explaining the moral imperative for immediate action against systemic racial injustice.
• Jimmy Osmond Born Jimmy Osmond, an American singer, actor, and businessman, was born. As part of the famous Osmond family, he would go on to have a notable career in entertainment.
• Hu Na, Chinese Tennis Star Hu Na, a notable tennis player from China, emerged during a period of significant sports development in the country. Her career represented an important moment in Chinese international sports participation.
• Salim Malik, Pakistani Cricket Player Salim Malik, a memorable Pakistani and Essex batsman, was a significant figure in international cricket during his era, known for his batting skills and contributions to the sport.

Events in 1963

April 16, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1963

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1963

April 16, 1963 was a Tuesday and it was the 106th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1963 can also be written as 4/16/1963 in the US and as 16/4/1963 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1963 in April 1963 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1963:

• Jimmy Osmond

  Jimmy Osmond is an American singer and the youngest member of the famous Osmond Brothers musical family.

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on April 16th

April 16, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1963 was He's So Fine by The Chiffons, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
2. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
3. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
4. Peter, Paul & Mary - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
5. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout

April 16, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1963 was How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
2. Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King
3. Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday
4. The Shadows - Foot Tapper
5. Buddy Holly - Brown-Eyed Handsome Man

April 16, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1963 was He's So Fine by The Chiffons, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
2. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
3. Ruby And The Romantics - Our Day Will Come
4. The Orlons - South Street
5. Brook Benton - I Got What I Wanted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1963 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 11:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 09, 1963 while the next full moon would come on May 08, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1963

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Someone born on April 16, 1963 is:

62 years and 28 days old,

or 744 months and 28 days old,

or 3239 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22674 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1963?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 16, 1963.

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