What happened on Saturday August 17, 1963?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1963:

• Tragic Ferry Sinking in Okinawa A ferry linking remote islands off the coast of Okinawa sank, resulting in a devastating maritime disaster that claimed 112 lives. This tragic incident highlighted the maritime risks faced by island communities in the region.
• Jim Hickman's Historic Cycle for the Mets On August 17, 1963, Jim Hickman made baseball history by becoming the first New York Mets player to hit for the cycle, a rare achievement where a batter hits a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game.
• Dick Hall's Remarkable Pitching Performance Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dick Hall achieved an extraordinary feat by retiring 28 consecutive players in relief, demonstrating exceptional control and skill on the baseball mound.

Events in 1963

August 17, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1963

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1963

August 17, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 229th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1963 can also be written as 8/17/1963 in the US and as 17/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1963:

• Steve Carell

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• Shankar (director)

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• Jon Gruden

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Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1963:

• Beniamino Nicola
• Richard Barthelmess

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 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 17, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 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 17, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1963 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:05 am and setting at 07:48 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 17, 1963 is:

61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 27 days old,

or 3221 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22551 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1963?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1963.

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