What happened on Saturday December 21, 1963?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1963:

• TIROS-8 Weather Satellite Launch A significant milestone in meteorological technology occurred with the launch of TIROS-8 weather satellite on December 21, 1963. This groundbreaking satellite became the first to successfully relay digital images back to Earth, revolutionizing weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities.
• Cyprus Emergency: Intercommunal Conflict Erupts Tensions between Greek and Turkish Cypriots escalated into violent inter-communal fighting on December 21, 1963. This conflict marked a critical moment in Cyprus's complex ethnic and political landscape, highlighting deep-seated tensions between the two communities and setting the stage for future conflicts.
• Death of Jack Hobbs, Legendary English Cricketer Jack Hobbs, one of England's most renowned cricket players who represented the national team in 61 Test matches, passed away on this date. Known for his exceptional batting skills and significant contributions to cricket, Hobbs was a pivotal figure in early 20th-century cricket history.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Dec. 21, 1963

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1963

December 21, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 355th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1963 can also be written as 12/21/1963 in the US and as 21/12/1963 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1963 in December 1963 calendar

Famous people born on December 21, 1963:

• Govinda

  Prominent Bollywood actor known for his comedic roles and dance performances in numerous popular films during the 1990s and early 2000s.

• Govinda (actor)

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on December 21st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 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 21, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 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 21st 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 21, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 21, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:13 am and setting at 11:04 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 21, 1963

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Someone born on December 21, 1963 is:

61 years 4 months old,

or 736 months and 23 days old,

or 3203 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22425 days old,

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

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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

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

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