What happened on Saturday February 16, 1963?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1963:

• The Beatles Top British Charts The Beatles achieve a significant milestone by reaching the top of the British rock charts with their hit single 'Please, Please Me', marking an early moment in their legendary musical career.
• Historic Strait of Messina Swim Mary Revell, an American swimmer, completed the first round-trip swim across the Strait of Messina in Italy, demonstrating remarkable endurance and athletic achievement.
• Dave Lombardo Birth Dave Lombardo, the renowned Cuban-American drummer best known for his influential work with the thrash metal band Slayer, was born on this date.
• Amsterdam Building Fire The C and A Building in Amsterdam was destroyed by a significant fire, causing potential economic and infrastructural disruption.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Feb. 16, 1963

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 1963

February 16, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 47th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1963 can also be written as 2/16/1963 in the US and as 16/2/1963 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 1963 in February 1963 calendar

Famous people born on February 16, 1963:

• Claudio Amendola

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• Aleksandr Razborov
• Faran Tahir

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on February 16th

Famous people died on February 16, 1963:

• Friedrich Dessauer

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on February 16th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:21 am and setting at 11:35 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 16, 1963

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Someone born on February 16, 1963 is:

62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 7 days old,

or 3244 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22712 days old,

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

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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

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

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