What happened on Wednesday February 20, 1963?

Here's what happened on February 20, 1963:

• Willie Mays Signs Record Baseball Contract Willie Mays, the legendary San Francisco Giants center fielder, signed a groundbreaking contract worth US$100,000 per year, which was a record-breaking salary for a baseball player at the time. Mays, considered one of the greatest players in baseball history, was at the peak of his career.
• Ian Brown: Stone Roses Vocalist Born Ian Brown, the lead singer and iconic frontman of the influential British alternative rock band The Stone Roses, was born. Known for his distinctive vocal style and stage presence, Brown would become a pivotal figure in the Manchester music scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
• End of Test Cricket Careers for Harvey and Davidson Neil Harvey and Alan Davidson, two prominent Australian cricketers, concluded their distinguished Test cricket careers. Both were significant figures in Australian cricket during the 1950s and early 1960s, known for their exceptional skills and contributions to the national team.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Feb. 20, 1963

Newspapers from Feb. 20, 1963

February 20, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1963 can also be written as 2/20/1963 in the US and as 20/2/1963 in UK and Europe.

February 20, 1963 in February 1963 calendar

Famous people born on February 20, 1963:

• Charles Barkley

  Charles Barkley is a legendary NBA power forward known for his exceptional skills, powerful playing style, and charismatic personality.

• Ian Brown

  Ian Brown is the lead singer of the influential British rock band The Stone Roses, a key figure in the Manchester music scene of the late...

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on February 20th

Famous people died on February 20, 1963:

• Jacob Gade

  Danish composer and violinist (d. 1963).

• Harold Koch Boysen

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on February 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1963 was Hey Paula by Paul and Paula, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
2. Dion - Ruby Baby
3. The 4 Seasons - Walk Like A Man
4. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In
5. The Cascades - Rhythm Of The Rain

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1963 was Diamonds by Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Diamonds
2. Frank Ifield - Wayward Wind
3. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
4. The Beatles - Please Please Me
5. Del Shannon - Little Town Flirt

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1963 was Hey Paula by Paul and Paula, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
2. The Miracles - You've Really Got A Hold On Me
3. Bobby Bland - That's The Way Love Is
4. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In
5. Mary Wells - Two Lovers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 04:12 am and setting at 02:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 08, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Mar 10, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on February 20, 1963

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Someone born on February 20, 1963 is:

62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 24 days old,

or 3247 weeks

or 22729 days old,

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

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 20th 2026.

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

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

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