What happened on Saturday April 20, 1963?

Here's what happened on April 20, 1963:

• Soviet Luna 4 Moon Mission Launch The Soviet Union launched Luna 4 at 8:04 a.m. Universal Time, targeting the Moon using an innovative curving trajectory. This mission was part of the intense Space Race between the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War era.
• Lascaux Caves Closure to Protect Prehistoric Art The historic Lascaux Caves were closed to the general public after fifteen years to preserve the extraordinary prehistoric cave paintings dating back more than 17,000 years. This conservation effort aimed to protect one of the most significant prehistoric art sites in the world.
• William Moore's Civil Rights Freedom Journey William Moore, a courageous U.S. postal worker and Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) member, embarked on a solo freedom journey from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi. His mission was to hand-deliver a letter advocating for racial integration directly to Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett, symbolizing grassroots civil rights activism.
• Argentine Navy Revolt Against Government The Argentine Navy initiated a significant revolt against President José María Guido's government, with the insurrection commencing at Puerto Belgrano naval base. This military uprising represented political instability in Argentina during the early 1960s.
• Front de libération du Québec Bombing in Montreal In Quebec, Canada, members of the terrorist group Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) bombed a Canadian Army recruitment center, tragically killing night watchman Wilfred V. O'Neill. This violent act was part of the Quebec separatist movement's campaign of political terrorism during the early 1960s.
• Singapore Television Channel Launch Singapore launched its television channel Saluran 5 Television Singapura, beginning regular service with four hours of programming each evening. This marked a significant milestone in Singapore's media and communication development.
• All Africa Conferences of Churches Convenes The All Africa Conferences of Churches opened in Kampala, Uganda, representing an important gathering of religious leaders from across the African continent to discuss unity, social issues, and collaborative efforts.
• Sophie Theater Production Closes The theatrical production 'Sophie' concluded its run at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City after a brief eight-performance engagement.

Events in 1963

April 20, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 20, 1963

Newspapers from Apr. 20, 1963

April 20, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 110th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1963 can also be written as 4/20/1963 in the US and as 20/4/1963 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1963 in April 1963 calendar

Famous people born on April 20, 1963:

• Rachel Whiteread

  Renowned British contemporary artist famous for her innovative sculptural works that cast negative spaces and explore architectural forms.

• Mauricio Gugelmin

  Professional Brazilian racing driver who competed in Formula One during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on April 20th

Famous people died on April 20, 1963:

• Felice Bensa
• Primo Cavellini

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on April 20th

April 20, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1963 was He's So Fine by The Chiffons, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
2. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
3. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
4. Peter, Paul & Mary - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
5. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout

April 20, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1963 was How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
2. Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King
3. Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday
4. The Shadows - Foot Tapper
5. Buddy Holly - Brown-Eyed Handsome Man

April 20, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1963 was He's So Fine by The Chiffons, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
2. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
3. Ruby And The Romantics - Our Day Will Come
4. The Orlons - South Street
5. Brook Benton - I Got What I Wanted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 1963 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:37 am and setting at 04:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 09, 1963 while the next full moon would come on May 08, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on April 20, 1963

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Someone born on April 20, 1963 is:

62 years and 24 days old,

or 744 months and 24 days old,

or 3238 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22670 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1963?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1963.

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