What happened on Friday August 16, 1963?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1963:

• The Beatles' Final Cavern Club Performance The Beatles performed their 275th and final show at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, marking the end of an era for the legendary band at their iconic hometown venue. This performance symbolized the band's rapid rise and imminent global breakthrough.
• Sino-Soviet Split Escalates The ideological rift between the Soviet Union and China deepened as China harshly criticized the USSR for signing a partial nuclear test ban treaty with the United States and United Kingdom. China accused the Soviets of 'unconditional concessions' and 'capitulation to imperialists', highlighting the growing tensions in the communist world.
• Perez Jimenez Jailed Marcos Pérez Jiménez, the former Venezuelan dictator who ruled from 1952 to 1958, was arrested in Miami, Florida. After being overthrown, he had been living in luxurious exile in the United States before his legal troubles caught up with him.
• Dominican Republic Independence Restoration The Dominican Republic restored its independence, marking a significant moment in the nation's political history. This event signified a transition in the country's governance and national sovereignty.
• Steve Carell Birth Steve Carell, a renowned American actor and comedian, was born on this date. Known for his roles in 'The Office', '40-Year-Old Virgin', and various comedy films, Carell would become a significant figure in comedy and entertainment.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1963

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1963

August 16, 1963 was a Friday and it was the 228th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1963 can also be written as 8/16/1963 in the US and as 16/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1963:

• Christine Cavanaugh

  Renowned voice actress known for iconic roles in animated series like Dexter's Laboratory and Rugrats, who passed away in 2014.

• Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu

  Acclaimed Mexican film director, screenwriter, and producer known for award-winning films like Birdman and The Revenant.

• Philippe Conticini
• Larry Nassar

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1963:

• Joan Eardley

  Influential British artist known for her powerful landscape and portrait paintings, particularly of Scottish coastal scenes and children.

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on August 16th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 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 16, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1963 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:04 am and setting at 07:07 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 16, 1963 is:

61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 28 days old,

or 3221 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22552 days old,

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

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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

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

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