What happened on Wednesday July 17, 1963?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1963:

• Birth of Matti Nykänen, Finnish Ski Jumping Legend Matti Nykänen was born, who would become one of the most successful ski jumpers in history, winning multiple Olympic gold medals and transforming the sport of ski jumping.
• Dave DeBusschere's Rare MLB Hit Dave DeBusschere, primarily known as an NBA forward, records his first and only Major League Baseball hit, batting a single off pitcher Bennie Daniels.
• Establishment of MDTA Mahbatul Ulum Educational Institution Zakaria bin Muhammad Amin established MDTA Mahbatul Ulum, a significant educational institution in Bengkalis, reviving learning after the disruption caused by the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Jul. 17, 1963

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 1963

July 17, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1963 can also be written as 7/17/1963 in the US and as 17/7/1963 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1963 in July 1963 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1963:

• Matti Nykänen

  Finnish champion ski jumper known for his exceptional Olympic success and controversial personal life, marked by eccentric behavior both in...

• Norman Cook

  British musician and DJ, better known as Fatboy Slim, a pioneering figure in the big beat electronic music genre.

• Phoebe Cates

  American actress and model, famous for her roles in 1980s films like 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' and 'Gremlins'.

• Suha Arafat

  Palestinian journalist and wife of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, known for her political activism and role in Palestinian...

• Regina Belle

  Grammy Award-winning American R&B and jazz singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and crossover hits in the 1980s and 1990s.

• Éric Collado
• Letsie III of Lesotho

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1963:

• Hanns-Erich Kaminski
• Adelina Magnetti

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on July 17th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:36 am and setting at 06:33 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 17, 1963 is:

61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 27 days old,

or 3226 weeks

or 22582 days old,

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

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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

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

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