What happened on Saturday November 16, 1963?

Here's what happened on November 16, 1963:

• JFK Assassination On November 16, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, United States President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, marking a pivotal moment in American history. Texas Governor John B. Connally was seriously wounded, and Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson became the 36th President. The assassination led to unprecedented national mourning, with television coverage devoted to the event for four days, including the procession of the horse-drawn casket to the Capitol Rotunda and the funeral. Stores and businesses nationwide shut down for the entire weekend and Monday, reflecting the profound national shock.
• US Vietnam War Policy Confirmation New U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson confirmed the United States' commitment to supporting South Vietnam militarily and economically, signaling the continuation of American involvement in the Vietnam War.
• Touch-Tone Telephone Introduction AT&T introduced the revolutionary push-button telephone, replacing rotary dial systems and marking a significant technological advancement in telecommunications. This innovation simplified dialing and paved the way for future communication technologies.
• Doctor Who Premiere The first episode of the iconic BBC television series 'Doctor Who' was broadcast in the United Kingdom, launching a science fiction franchise that would become a global cultural phenomenon and one of the longest-running TV shows in history.
• The Beatles Album Release The Beatles released their second U.K. album, 'With The Beatles', further solidifying the band's emerging cultural significance and the rise of the British music scene.
• John Kilbride Abduction 12-year-old John Kilbride was abducted by Myra Hindley and Ian Brady in Great Britain, marking the beginning of the notorious Moors Murders case that would shock the nation.
• Golden Age Nursing Home Fire A tragic fire at the Golden Age Nursing Home near Fitchville, Ohio, resulted in the deaths of 63 elderly residents, highlighting critical safety concerns in elder care facilities during the 1960s.
• Frederick C. Barghoorn Release The Soviet Union released Yale University Professor Frederick C. Barghoorn after 16 days of imprisonment, reflecting the complex diplomatic tensions of the Cold War era.
• Toledo Newspaper Strike A newspaper strike began in Toledo, Ohio, highlighting labor tensions and media dynamics in the early 1960s. Such strikes often represented broader struggles for workers' rights and fair compensation.
• Dartford Tunnel Opening The Dartford Tunnel opened in the United Kingdom, improving transportation infrastructure and connectivity in the southeast of England.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Nov. 16, 1963

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 1963

November 16, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 320th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1963 can also be written as 11/16/1963 in the US and as 16/11/1963 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 1963 in November 1963 calendar

Famous people born on November 16, 1963:

• Zina Garrison in Houston

  Olympic tennis player from Houston, Texas, who won gold and bronze medals in 1988.

• Zina Garrison

  Professional American tennis player who competed in multiple Olympic Games and was a top-ranked player in the 1980s and early 1990s.

• Éric Fréchon

  Renowned French chef with three Michelin stars, currently working at the prestigious Le Bristol hotel's restaurant in Paris.

• Antoine Kombouaré
• Christophe Masse
• William Bonner (newscaster)

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on November 16th

Famous people died on November 16, 1963:

• Pedro Landeta

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on November 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1963 was Deep Purple by Nino Tempo & April Stevens, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

1. Nino Tempo & April Stevens - Deep Purple
2. Jimmy Gilmer - Sugar Shack
3. The Village Stompers - Washington Square
4. Dale & Grace - I'm Leaving It Up To You
5. The Impressions - It's All Right

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1963 was You'll Never Walk Alone by Gerry & The Pacemakers, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

1. Gerry & The Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone
2. The Beatles - She Loves You
3. The Searchers - Sugar And Spice
4. Roy Orbison - Blue Bayou / Mean Woman Blues
5. The Ronettes - Be My Baby

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1963 was It's All Right by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

1. The Impressions - It's All Right
2. Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballs - Sugar Shack
3. Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters - Cry Baby
4. Nino Tempo & April Stevens - Deep Purple
5. Rufus Thomas - Walking The Dog

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:49 am and setting at 05:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 01, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Nov 30, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 1963

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Someone born on November 16, 1963 is:

61 years 5 months old,

or 737 months and 28 days old,

or 3208 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22460 days old,

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

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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