What happened on Wednesday August 21, 1963?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1963:

• Xa Loi Pagoda Raids in South Vietnam On August 21, 1963, the Army of the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces, led by Ngo Dinh Nhu (brother of President Ngo Dinh Diem), conducted a brutal crackdown on Buddhist pagodas across South Vietnam. The raids involved widespread vandalism, mass arrests, and resulted in hundreds of deaths. This violent action against Buddhist communities significantly escalated religious and political tensions in the country, ultimately contributing to the destabilization of the Diem regime.
• Jerry Lynch Sets Pinch-Hit Home Run Record On August 21, 1963, baseball player Jerry Lynch achieved a remarkable milestone by hitting his record 15th pinch-hit home run, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a thrilling 7-6 victory.

Events in 1963

August 21, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 21, 1963

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 1963

August 21, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1963 can also be written as 8/21/1963 in the US and as 21/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

Famous people born on August 21, 1963:

• Mohammed VI of Morocco

  Current King of Morocco, known for his progressive reforms and efforts to modernize the country's political and economic landscape.

• King Mohammed

  King of Morocco, duplicate of primary entry.

• Mohammed VI

  King of Morocco who succeeded his father King Hassan II in 1999.

• Muhammad VI del Marocco

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on August 21st

August 21, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
2. Allan Sherman - Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)
3. The Four Seasons - Candy Girl
4. The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back
5. Lesley Gore - Judy's Turn To Cry

August 21, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1963 was Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. The Searchers - Sweets For My Sweet
2. Frank Ifield - Confessin'
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Bad To Me
4. Elvis Presley - Devil In Disguise
5. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Twist And Shout

August 21, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
2. Marvin Gaye - Pride And Joy
3. Doris Troy - Just One Look
4. Inez Foxx with Charlie Foxx - Mockingbird
5. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 21, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1963 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 August 21, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:20 am and setting at 09:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1963.

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Someone born on August 21, 1963 is:

61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 23 days old,

or 3221 weeks

or 22547 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1963?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1963.

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