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About August 16th, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: Former Venezuelan dictator Marcos Pérez Jiménez was jailed on August 16, 1963, after being extradited from the United States. His imprisonment marked a significant moment in Venezuela's political history following years of dictatorship.
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1963 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder
- #1 UK song: Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers
- Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges
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- August 16, 1963: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 16, 1963?
- Who was born on August 16, 1963?
- August 16, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 16, 1963?
- Back in 1963
August 16, 1963: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1963:
- Perez Jimenez jailed Former Venezuelan dictator Marcos Pérez Jiménez was jailed on August 16, 1963, after being extradited from the United States. His imprisonment marked a significant moment in Venezuela's political history following years of dictatorship. source: britannica.com
- The Beatles' final Cavern Club performance The Beatles performed their last show at the Cavern Club in Liverpool on August 16, 1963. This iconic venue was pivotal in their early career, and the performance marked a significant moment in music history as they were on the brink of global fame. source: bbc.com
- Sino-Soviet split escalates The Sino-Soviet split intensified on August 16, 1963, as tensions between China and the Soviet Union grew over ideological differences and territorial disputes. This rift had significant implications for global politics during the Cold War. source: britannica.com
- 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.
August 16, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1963
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What day of the week was August 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.
Who was born on August 16, 1963?
Famous people born on August 16, 1963:
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Christine CavanaughChristine Cavanaugh was an American voice actress and actress, best known for providing the voices of iconic animated characters such as Babe in the film 'Babe', Dexter in 'Dexter's Laboratory', and Chuckie Finster in 'Rugrats'. [bio]
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Alejandro Gonzalez InarrituAcclaimed Mexican film director, screenwriter, and producer known for award-winning films like Birdman and The Revenant.
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Larry Nassar
August 16, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1963:
![Joan Eardley]()
Joan EardleyInfluential British artist known for her powerful landscape and portrait paintings, particularly of Scottish coastal scenes and children.
August 16, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
- Peter, Paul & Mary - Blowin' In The Wind
- Elvis Presley - (You're The) Devil In Disguise
- The Surfaris - Wipe Out
- 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.
- The Searchers - Sweets For My Sweet
- Frank Ifield - Confessin'
- Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Bad To Me
- Elvis Presley - Devil In Disguise
- 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.
- Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
- The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
- Marvin Gaye - Pride And Joy
- Lonnie Mack - Memphis
- Doris Troy - Just One Look
August 16, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 16, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
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:
62 years 11 months old,
or 755 months and 6 days old,
or 3283 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22986 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1963?
There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 16th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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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The history attached to August 16, 1963 includes Perez Jimenez jailed, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
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Cinema from the world of August 16, 1963 included The Great Escape, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 16, 1963 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Christine Cavanaugh, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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