What happened on Wednesday December 18, 1963?

Here's what happened on December 18, 1963:

• The Pink Panther Film Premiere The iconic comedy film 'The Pink Panther,' directed by Blake Edwards and featuring the comedic talents of Peter Sellers and David Niven, made its debut on December 18, 1963. The film would go on to become a classic of the comedy genre and launch a successful film franchise.
• Ron Clarke Sets 10km World Record Australian runner Ron Clarke set a remarkable world record in the 10-kilometer race, completing the distance in an impressive time of 28 minutes and 15.6 seconds. This achievement was a significant milestone in long-distance running and highlighted Clarke's exceptional athletic capabilities.
• Massive Snowstorm in Muskegon Muskegon, Michigan experienced an extraordinary winter weather event, receiving three feet of snow on December 18, 1963. This significant snowfall likely caused substantial disruption to daily life and transportation in the region.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Dec. 18, 1963

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 1963

December 18, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1963 can also be written as 12/18/1963 in the US and as 18/12/1963 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1963 in December 1963 calendar

Famous people born on December 18, 1963:

• Brad Pitt

  Iconic Hollywood actor known for his charismatic performances and striking looks, Brad Pitt rose to fame after his breakthrough role in...

• Charles Oakley

  Legendary NBA power forward known for his tough defensive play and rebounding skills, Charles Oakley was a key player for the New York...

• Pierre Nkurunziza

  Burundian politician who served as the President of Burundi from 2005 to 2015, Pierre Nkurunziza was a controversial figure known for his...

• Isabelle Duchesnay

  Canadian pro-ice dancer/skater, with her brother paul, who won a silver medal at the albertville olympics on february 17, 1992.

• Pauline Ester

  A french singer of spanish descent (andalusian mom), who was very popular between 1989-91 due to his album "le monde est fou".

• Lori McNeil

  Lori McNeil is a former professional tennis player known for reaching the Wimbledon singles semifinals in 1994.

• Greg D'Angelo

  American drummer (white lion britnyfox and pride and glory).

• Karl Dorrell

  American football coach and player.

• Martin Fowler
• Cecilia Rouse

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on December 18th

Famous people died on December 18, 1963:

• Giacomo Morra

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on December 18th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 1963 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 18, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 09:16 am and setting at 07:50 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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Someone born on December 18, 1963 is:

61 years 4 months old,

or 736 months and 26 days old,

or 3204 weeks

or 22428 days old,

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

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

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

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

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