What happened on Thursday December 19, 1963?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1963:

• The Pink Panther Film Premiere On December 19, 1963, the iconic comedy film 'The Pink Panther' premiered, directed by Blake Edwards and featuring the legendary comedic talents of Peter Sellers and David Niven. The film was notably accompanied by Henry Mancini's memorable theme music, which would become instantly recognizable in popular culture.
• Zanzibar Gains Independence from United Kingdom On December 19, 1963, Zanzibar officially gained independence from the United Kingdom, establishing itself as a constitutional monarchy under Sultan Hamoud bin Mohammed. This marked a significant moment in the decolonization process of East Africa, transitioning from British colonial rule to self-governance.

Events in 1963

December 19, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1963

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1963

December 19, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1963 can also be written as 12/19/1963 in the US and as 19/12/1963 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1963 in December 1963 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1963:

• Jennifer Beals

  Renowned American actress best known for her iconic role in the film 'Flashdance' and her subsequent successful television and film career.

• Til Schweiger

  Prominent German actor, director, and producer known for his versatile roles in both German and international cinema.

• Brad Pitt

  Globally renowned Hollywood actor and producer, known for numerous blockbuster films and his humanitarian work.

• Paul Rhys
• Alyce Platt

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1963:

• Alan Gardiner
• William Remington
• Joseph Spencer

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 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 19, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 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 19, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1963 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 10:00 am and setting at 08:53 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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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1963

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Someone born on December 19, 1963 is:

61 years 4 months old,

or 736 months and 25 days old,

or 3203 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22427 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1963?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 19, 1963.

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