What happened on Wednesday September 18, 1963?

Here's what happened on September 18, 1963:

• Swissair Flight 306 Tragic Crash Swissair Flight 306, a Sud Aviation Caravelle jet airliner, catastrophically crashed shortly after takeoff from Zurich Airport. The aircraft caught fire and plummeted near the town of Dürrenäsch, resulting in the tragic loss of all 80 passengers and crew members on board. This devastating accident marked one of the most significant aviation disasters in Swiss history.
• British Embassy Burned in Jakarta Protesters in Jakarta burned down the British Embassy in a violent demonstration against the formation of Malaysia. This incident highlighted the intense political tensions in Southeast Asia during the early 1960s, reflecting the complex geopolitical dynamics of decolonization and regional conflicts.
• USSR Purchases Australian Cereal The Soviet Union placed a significant agricultural order, purchasing 58.5 million barrels of cereal from Australia. This transaction demonstrated the international grain trade dynamics during the Cold War era and the economic interactions between the Eastern Bloc and Western countries.
• Final Game at Historic Polo Grounds The legendary Polo Grounds hosted its final baseball game, with the Philadelphia Phillies defeating the New York Mets 5-1. A modest crowd of 1,752 spectators witnessed this historic moment, marking the end of an iconic baseball venue.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Sep. 18, 1963

Newspapers from Sep. 18, 1963

September 18, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 261st day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 18, 1963 can also be written as 9/18/1963 in the US and as 18/9/1963 in UK and Europe.

September 18, 1963 in September 1963 calendar

Famous people born on September 18, 1963:

• John Powell

  Renowned English-Canadian film composer known for scoring major Hollywood animated films like 'How to Train Your Dragon' and 'Ice Age'.

• Dan Povenmire

  American animator, director, and writer best known as co-creator of the popular animated series 'Phineas and Ferb'.

• Christopher Heyerdahl
• John Fashanu
• Olaf Sporns

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on September 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 18, 1963 was Blue Velvet by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Bobby Vinton - Blue Velvet
2. The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back
3. Trini Lopez - If I Had A Hammer
4. Martha & the Vandellas - Heat Wave
5. The Jaynetts - Sally, Go 'Round The Roses

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 18, 1963 was She Loves You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. The Beatles - She Loves You
2. Cliff Richard - It's All In The Game
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Bad To Me
4. Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme - I Want To Stay Here
5. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - I'll Never Get Over You

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 18, 1963 was Heat Wave by Martha & The Vandellas, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Martha & The Vandellas - Heat Wave
2. Major Lance - The Monkey Time
3. Little Johnny Taylor - Part Time Love
4. Sam Cooke - Frankie And Johnny
5. Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters - Cry Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 18th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 18, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 18, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:10 am and setting at 08:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 03, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Oct 03, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on September 18, 1963

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Someone born on September 18, 1963 is:

61 years 7 months old,

or 739 months and 26 days old,

or 3217 weeks

or 22519 days old,

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

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 18th 2025.

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

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

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