What happened on Sunday October 20, 1963?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1963:

• Nelson Mandela Treason Trial Begins South Africa begins the trial of Nelson Mandela and eight other anti-apartheid activists on conspiracy charges, a pivotal moment in the struggle against apartheid. This trial would become a significant event in the fight for racial equality and human rights in South Africa.
• Alec Douglas-Home Becomes British Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home forms a new British government after succeeding Harold Macmillan as Prime Minister. His leadership marked a transitional period in British politics during the early 1960s.
• France Conducts Underground Nuclear Test France performs an underground nuclear test at Ecker, Algeria, during the period of French colonial presence in Algeria, demonstrating the nation's nuclear capabilities and geopolitical ambitions.
• Jim Brown Sets NFL Rushing Record NFL player Jim Brown sets a remarkable single-season rushing record of 1,863 yards, further cementing his legendary status in professional football history.
• Kathy Whitworth Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Kathy Whitworth wins the LPGA Hillside Golf Open, contributing to her impressive career in women's professional golf.
• WITV Begins Broadcasting WITV TV channel 7 in Charleston, South Carolina, begins broadcasting as a PBS affiliate, expanding media access and educational programming in the region.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1963

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1963

October 20, 1963: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Detroit Lions : 25 - 21
• Chicago Bears - San Francisco 49ers : 14 - 20
• Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 21 - 37
• Green Bay Packers - St. Louis Cardinals : 30 - 7
• Minnesota Vikings - Los Angeles Rams : 24 - 27

October 20, 1963 was a Sunday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1963 can also be written as 10/20/1963 in the US and as 20/10/1963 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1963 in October 1963 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1963:

• Julie Payette

  Canadian astronaut and former Governor General of Canada who flew on two NASA space shuttle missions and served as the 29th Governor General...

• Jonathan Haidt

  Prominent social psychologist known for his research on moral foundations theory and the psychological bases of political ideology.

• Marc Newson

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1963:

• Diana Churchill
• Drusilla Tanzi

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on October 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1963 was Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmer, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Jimmy Gilmer - Sugar Shack
2. The Ronettes - Be My Baby
3. Bobby Vinton - Blue Velvet
4. Ray Charles - Busted
5. Garnet Mimms - Cry Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1963 was Do You Love Me? by Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Do You Love Me?
2. The Beatles - She Loves You
3. The Crystals - Then He Kissed Me
4. Gerry & The Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone
5. Roy Orbison - Blue Bayou / Mean Woman Blues

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1963 was Part Time Love by Little Johnny Taylor, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Little Johnny Taylor - Part Time Love
2. Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters - Cry Baby
3. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Busted
4. The Jaynetts - Sally, Go 'round The Roses
5. Martha & The Vandellas - Heat Wave

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:55 am and setting at 08:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 03, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Nov 01, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1963

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Someone born on October 20, 1963 is:

61 years 6 months old,

or 738 months and 24 days old,

or 3212 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22487 days old,

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

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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

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

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