What happened on Friday December 20, 1963?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1963:

• Auschwitz Camp Guards Trial Begins A landmark trial commenced against 21 former Auschwitz concentration camp guards, representing a critical moment in post-World War II justice and Holocaust accountability.
• Berlin Wall Opens to West Berliners In a significant moment during the Cold War, the Berlin Wall was opened for the first time, allowing West Berliners to cross into the restricted area, symbolizing a potential thaw in tensions.
• Massemba-Debate Elected President of Congo-Brazzaville Alphonse Massemba-Debate was democratically elected as the President of Congo-Brazzaville, marking a significant moment in the country's post-colonial political development.
• Birth of Infanta Elena of Spain Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo, was born on this date. She is the eldest daughter of King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain, and is a prominent member of the Spanish royal family.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Dec. 20, 1963

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1963

December 20, 1963 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1963 can also be written as 12/20/1963 in the US and as 20/12/1963 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1963 in December 1963 calendar

Famous people born on December 20, 1963:

• Jennifer Beals

  Famous actress best known for her iconic role in 'Flashdance' and subsequent film and TV careers.

• Til Schweiger

  Renowned German actor, director, and producer known for both European and Hollywood films.

• Elena de Borbon

  Spanish royal, eldest daughter of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, Duchess of Lugo.

• Infanta Elena

  Spanish royal, eldest daughter of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, Duchess of Lugo.

• Joel Gretsch

  American actor known for roles in television series like 'V' and 'The 4400'.

• Infanta Elena Duchess of Lugo

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on December 20th

Famous people died on December 20, 1963:

• Alfred Jansa

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on December 20th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 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 20, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1963 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:39 am and setting at 09:58 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 20, 1963

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Someone born on December 20, 1963 is:

61 years 4 months old,

or 736 months and 3 days old,

or 3200 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22405 days old,

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

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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

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

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