What happened on Saturday May 18, 1963?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1963:

• Ernie Davis Birth Ernie Davis, a groundbreaking African-American football player who became the first of his race to win the prestigious Heisman Trophy, is born, marking a significant moment in sports and civil rights history.
• Rocketdyne Gemini Reentry Control System Test Rocketdyne successfully tests a 25-pound-force (110 N) thrust chamber assembly (TCA) for the Gemini spacecraft's reentry control system, advancing space technology during the early years of the Space Race.
• Bill Shoemaker Wins 89th Preakness Stakes Jockey Bill Shoemaker rides Candy Spots to victory in the 89th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:56.2.
• Jimmy Soul's Hit Song Tops Charts The popular song "If You Wanna Be Happy" by Jimmy Soul reaches #1 on the music charts, reflecting the pop music trends of early 1960s America.
• Short-Lived Broadway Production Closes The theatrical production "Beast in Me" concludes its brief run at the Plymouth Theater in New York City after just 4 performances, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Broadway productions.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from May. 18, 1963

Newspapers from May. 18, 1963

May 18, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 138th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1963 can also be written as 5/18/1963 in the US and as 18/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1963 in May 1963 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1963:

• Marty McSorley

  Canadian professional ice hockey player known for his role as an NHL defenseman and enforcer, particularly with the Edmonton Oilers and Los...

• Pippo Pollina

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on May 18th

Famous people died on May 18, 1963:

• Ernie Davis

  Legendary African American football player who was the first Black player to win the Heisman Trophy, tragically dying young from leukemia.

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on May 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1963 was If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
2. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
3. Peter, Paul & Mary - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
4. The Beach Boys - Surfin' U.S.A.
5. The Shirelles - Foolish Little Girl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. The Beatles - From Me To You
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
3. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
4. Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Scarlett O'Hara
5. Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King

May 18, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1963 was Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
2. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
3. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
4. The Cookies - Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)
5. Theola Kilgore - The Love Of My Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 18, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 03:10 am and setting at 03:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 1963

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Someone born on May 18, 1963 is:

62 years 1 month old,

or 745 months and 8 days old,

or 3240 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22685 days old,

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

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 18th 2026.

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

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

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