What happened on Tuesday December 17, 1963?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1963:

• McNamara's NATO Nuclear Policy Briefing Shortly after President Kennedy's assassination, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara delivered a top-secret briefing to NATO ministers. The presentation focused on the state of U.S. nuclear weapons and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to NATO under the new presidential administration, providing crucial reassurance during a period of significant political transition.
• Berlin Travel Accord Signed West and East Berlin signed a landmark accord regarding travel rules, representing a rare moment of diplomatic cooperation during the Cold War. This agreement potentially eased tensions and provided some mobility for residents in the divided city.
• Choi Doo-sun Forms Government in South Korea Choi Doo-sun was appointed to form a new government in South Korea, marking a significant political transition during the early 1960s. This event occurred during a period of political instability and military influence in South Korean politics.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1963

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1963

December 17, 1963 was a Tuesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1963 can also be written as 12/17/1963 in the US and as 17/12/1963 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1963 in December 1963 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1963:

• James Mangold

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• Benjamin Bratt

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Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1963:

• Marguerite Caetani
• Gaspare Cannone
• William Foster

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on December 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1963 was Dominique by The Singing Nun, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. The Singing Nun - Dominique
2. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
3. The Caravelles - You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry
4. Bobby Vinton - There! I've Said It Again
5. Lenny Welch - Since I Fell For You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1963 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. The Beatles - She Loves You
3. Freddie & The Dreamers - You Were Made For Me
4. Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over
5. Kathy Kirby - Secret Love

December 17, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1963 was Louie Louie by The Kingsmen, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
2. The Impressions - It's All Right
3. Solomon Burke - You're Good For Me
4. Sam Cooke - Little Red Rooster
5. The Marvelettes - As Long As I Know He's Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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

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December 17, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 08:28 am and setting at 06:51 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1963

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Someone born on December 17, 1963 is:

61 years 6 months old,

or 738 months and 8 days old,

or 3210 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22471 days old,

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

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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

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

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