What happened on Tuesday July 16, 1963?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1963:

• Vel' d'Hiv Roundup During the Holocaust, the Vichy French government orders the mass arrest of 13,152 Jews, who are detained at the Winter Velodrome in Paris before being deported to Auschwitz. This event represents a dark chapter of collaboration and persecution during World War II.
• First Battle of Bull Run Begins Union troops, under orders from President Abraham Lincoln, commence a 25-mile march into Virginia, marking the first major land battle of the American Civil War. This engagement will become a pivotal moment in the conflict, signaling the beginning of large-scale military confrontations.
• First Submerged Ballistic Missile Test The USS George Washington, a modified S-class Skipjack submarine, successfully test fires the first ballistic missile while submerged, marking a significant technological advancement in naval and military capabilities during the Cold War era.
• David Farragut Becomes First U.S. Navy Rear Admiral David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, making history as the first officer in the United States Navy to achieve this prestigious rank. His promotion represents a significant milestone in naval leadership and military hierarchy.
• Sandino's Raid in Ocotal Augusto César Sandino leads a raid against U.S. Marines and Nicaraguan Guardia Nacional in Ocotal. The raid is notably repulsed by one of the first documented dive-bombing attacks in military history, highlighting emerging aerial warfare tactics.
• Amazon River Water Flow Measurement Scientific measurement reveals the Amazon River carries approximately 190,000 cubic meters of water per second, highlighting its status as the world's largest river by water volume.
• Birth of Fatboy Slim Norman Cook, professionally known as Fatboy Slim, is born. He will become a pioneering English electronic musician and DJ who significantly influences the big beat genre in the 1990s and early 2000s.
• Mont Blanc Tunnel Opens The Mont Blanc Tunnel, a critical infrastructure project linking France and Italy through the Alps, is inaugurated. This engineering marvel facilitates transportation and economic exchange between the two countries.
• Order of the Arrow Founded The first Order of the Arrow ceremony takes place, establishing this significant youth leadership development organization within the Boy Scouts of America, focused on promoting camping, service, and leadership skills.
• Birth of Srečko Katanec Srečko Katanec, a notable Slovenian footballer and later football coach, is born. He will play a significant role in Slovenian football during and after his playing career.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1963

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1963

July 16, 1963 was a Tuesday and it was the 197th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1963 can also be written as 7/16/1963 in the US and as 16/7/1963 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1963 in July 1963 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1963:

• Phoebe Cates

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• Brigitte Nielsen

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• Mikael Pernfors

  Mikael Pernfors is a Swedish professional tennis player who competed at international levels during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1963:

• Antonio Donghi
• Gerald O'Hara
• Ottorino Ravani

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1963 was Surf City by Jan & Dean, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Jan & Dean - Surf City
2. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
3. The Tymes - So Much In Love
4. Rolf Harris - Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
5. Lonnie Mack - Memphis

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1963 was Confessin' by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Frank Ifield - Confessin'
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - I Like It
3. Elvis Presley - Devil In Disguise
4. The Shadows - Atlantis
5. Ray Charles - Take These Chains From My Heart

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1963 was Easier Said Than Done by The Essex, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
2. Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger
3. Jan & Dean - Surf City
4. Marvin Gaye - Pride And Joy
5. Doris Troy - Just One Look

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:56 am and setting at 05:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Aug 05, 1963.

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Someone born on July 16, 1963 is:

61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 7 days old,

or 3223 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22562 days old,

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

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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