What happened on Sunday March 17, 1963?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1963:

• Mount Agung Volcanic Eruption in Bali On March 17, 1963, Mount Agung, an active volcano in Bali, Indonesia, erupted catastrophically, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life. The eruption killed approximately 1,100-1,900 people and devastated local communities, marking one of the most deadly volcanic events in Indonesian history.
• Elizabeth Ann Seton Beatification On March 17, 1963, Elizabeth Ann Seton was beatified, a significant milestone in her path to sainthood. She would later be canonized in 1975, becoming the first native-born United States citizen to be declared a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
• Bob Cousy's Final NBA Game On March 17, 1963, legendary Boston Celtics point guard Bob Cousy played his last professional NBA game, concluding a remarkable career that significantly influenced professional basketball during the 1950s and early 1960s.
• Roger Harper: Cricket Player Profile Roger Harper was a notable cricket player from Guyana who played for the West Indies national team. Known as an exceptional off-spinner, he was recognized for his extraordinary fielding skills and contributions to Caribbean cricket.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1963

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1963

March 17, 1963 was a Sunday and it was the 76th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1963 can also be written as 3/17/1963 in the US and as 17/3/1963 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1963 in March 1963 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1963:

• Jerome Flynn

  Well-known British actor famous for roles in 'Game of Thrones' and 'Ripper Street'.

• Michael Ivins
• Alex Fong (actor)

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on March 17th

Famous people died on March 17, 1963:

• Frank Griffin

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on March 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1963 was Walk Like A Man by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Walk Like A Man
2. Ruby and the Romantics - Our Day Will Come
3. Bobby Darin - You're The Reason I'm Living
4. Skeeter Davis - The End Of The World
5. The Cascades - Rhythm Of The Rain

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1963 was Summer Holiday by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday
2. The Beatles - Please Please Me
3. Frank Ifield - Wayward Wind
4. Joe Brown - That's What Love Will Do
5. The Shadows - Foot Tapper

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1963 was That's The Way Love Is by Bobby Bland, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Bobby Bland - That's The Way Love Is
2. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
3. The 4 Seasons - Walk Like A Man
4. Ruby And The Romantics - Our Day Will Come
5. The Miracles - You've Really Got A Hold On Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 1963 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:08 am and setting at 10:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 10, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Apr 09, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 1963

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Someone born on March 17, 1963 is:

62 years 1 month old,

or 745 months and 27 days old,

or 3243 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22704 days old,

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

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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

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

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