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Saturday December 21, 1963: on this day
December 21, 1963 was the 355th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 21, 1963 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 21, 1963, who was born and died on December 21, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dominique by The Singing Nun), movies (e.g. Mere Mehboob, directed by Harnam Singh Rawail), TV series (e.g. Copycat) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 21, 1963?
- December 21, 1963: What happened on that day?
- December 21, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 21, 1963?
- December 21, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 21, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 21, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 21, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 21, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 21, 1963?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1963?
- Who was the Pope on December 21, 1963?
What day of the week was December 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 1963:
- Cyprus emergency: inter-communal fighting erupts between greek cypriots and turkish cypriots.
December 21, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 21, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1963 was First Quarter.
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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Who was born on December 21, 1963?
Famous people born on December 21, 1963:
- Dimetri Rogozin
Russian politician known for his role in space exploration.
- Govinda
Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films.
- Govinda Arjun Ahuja
Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films.
- Joel Gretsch
Actor.
- Govinda (actor)
- Stepan Ciobanu
- Andreas Voßkuhle
- Manfred Perfler
- Antony de Ávila
- Jacques Simonet
Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:
![Jane Fonda]()
Jane FondaAmerican actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
![Kiefer Sutherland]()
Kiefer SutherlandBritish-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
![Corinne Touzet]()
Corinne TouzetFrench actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
![Julie Delpy]()
Julie DelpyFrench actress; well-known internationally.
![Jane Kaczmarek]()
Jane KaczmarekTv actress.
![Ray Romano]()
Ray RomanoAmerican comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
![Andy Dick]()
Andy DickAmerican comedian and actor.
![Paul Meurisse]()
Paul MeurisseFrench actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
![Steven Yeun]()
Steven YeunTv actor.
![Phil Donahue]()
Phil DonahueAmerican television personality.
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December 21, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 60 years 3 months old,
or 723 months and 29 days old,
or 3147 weeks and 6 days old,
or 22035 days old,
if you were born on December 21, 1963.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1963?
There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.
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.
December 21, 1963: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 21, 1963:
- Jack Hobbs
English cricketer and journalist (b. 1882).
- John Close
- John Berry «Jack» Hobbs
What famous deaths happened on December 21st?
Famous deaths on December 21st:
![Ted Healy]()
Ted HealyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
![Billie Whitelaw]()
Billie WhitelawCoventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
![Richard Long]()
Richard LongAmerican author and historian (d. 2013).
- Ebb Fitzgerald
Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
- Jersee Fitzgerald
Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
- Trason Fitzgerald
Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
- Hadli Fitzgerald
Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
- Garrell Fitzgerald
Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
- Keldric Fitzgerald
Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- Keiston Fitzgerald
Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
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December 21, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 21, 1963:
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
December 21, 1963: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
December 21, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Singing Nun - Dominique
- The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
- The Caravelles - You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry
- Bobby Vinton - There! I've Said It Again
- 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.
December 21, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
- The Beatles - She Loves You
- Freddie & The Dreamers - You Were Made For Me
- Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over
- 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 R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 21, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 21, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
- The Impressions - It's All Right
- Solomon Burke - You're Good For Me
- Sam Cooke - Little Red Rooster
- The Marvelettes - As Long As I Know He's Mine
December 21, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 21, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mere Mehboob
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Harnam Singh Rawail
Starring: Ashok Kumar, Rajendra Kumar, Sadhana, Nimmi
Parasmani
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Babubhai Mistri
Starring: Gitanjali, Mahipal, Nalini Chonkar, Maruti
Omicron
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti
Starring: Renato Salvatori, Ugo Gregoretti, Rosemary Dexter, Calisto Calisti
Country: Italy
Love with the Proper Stranger
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Robert Mulligan
Starring: Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Edie Adams, Herschel Bernardi
Country: United States of America
The Sword in the Stone
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
Starring: Rickie Sorensen, Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews
Country: United States of America
December 21, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 21, 1963 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Copycat
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Jon Amiel
That's My Boy
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Sean Anders
The Hollywood Palace
Release year: 1963
Starring: Bing Crosby, Milton Berle, Jimmy Durante
Country: United States of America
McDonaldland
Release year: 1963
The Indian Tales of Rudyard Kipling
Release year: 1963
December 21, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 21, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Security Is A Thumb And A Blanket
By: Charles M. Schulz
Pages clean and tidy, binding tight. Complete dust jacket, unfaded. The dust jacket is complete with the exception of some minor wear at the edges.
City Of Night
By: John Rechy
[Rechy's] tone rings completely true and is his entirely. . . . He is a truth-teller, and he tells it with such passion, that we are forced into sharing in his life
Confessions Of An Advertising Man
By: David Ogilvy
Mad Men presents a new edition of the timeless business classic. It is as relevant and fresh today as it was when it was first published. "We admire people who work hard and are objective and thorough.
I Owe Russia $1200
By: Bob Hope
Bob Hope (May 29, 1903 to July 27, 2003) was an American comedian, actor, and performer who performed on Broadway, in vaudeville and on television, as well as in movies and radio.
My Darling Clementine
By: Jack Fishman
This is the acclaimed biography about Lady Clementine. It was first published in 1963 and became an international bestseller.
Who was the US President on December 21, 1963?
On December 21, 1963 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1963?
On December 21, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1963?
On December 21, 1963 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 21st?
December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
- 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
- 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.
What happened in 1963?
1963 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Hot line between Moscow-Washington, DC installed
- WTEV (now WLNE) TV channel 6 in Providence RI begins broadcasting
- WOUB TV channel 20 in Athens, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for December 1963?
December 1963 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
