What happened on Sunday August 18, 1963?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1963:

• James Meredith Graduates from University of Mississippi James Meredith made history by becoming the first African American to graduate from the University of Mississippi, a significant milestone in the American civil rights movement. His graduation symbolized the breaking of racial barriers in higher education and represented a crucial moment of progress in the struggle for racial equality.
• Xa Loi Pagoda Raids in Vietnam The Army of the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces, led by Ngo Dinh Nhu, conducted widespread raids on Buddhist pagodas across South Vietnam. These raids resulted in thousands of arrests and an estimated hundreds of deaths, marking a significant moment of religious persecution and political tension in Vietnam.
• US Diplomatic Response to Vietnamese Political Crisis In response to the Xa Loi Pagoda raids, the Kennedy administration instructed the US Embassy in Saigon to explore potential alternative leadership in South Vietnam. This diplomatic communication effectively opened the pathway for a potential coup against President Ngo Dinh Diem.

Events in 1963

August 18, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1963

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1963

August 18, 1963 was a Sunday and it was the 230th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1963 can also be written as 8/18/1963 in the US and as 18/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1963:

• Heino Ferch

  Prominent German film and television actor known for roles in historical dramas and contemporary films, with a significant career in German...

• Jon Gruden

  Former NFL head coach who led the Oakland Raiders and was a prominent television analyst for Monday Night Football.

• Jim Les

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1963:

• Clifford Odets

  Prominent American playwright of the 1930s whose works critically examined social issues during the Great Depression.

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 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 18, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 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 18, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1963 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:09 am and setting at 08:23 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 18, 1963 is:

61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 26 days old,

or 3221 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22550 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1963?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1963.

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