What happened on Thursday February 21, 1963?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1963:

• Telstar Satellite Destroyed by Radiation Telstar, the pioneering first commercial communications satellite, was rendered inoperable due to radiation damage. This event highlighted the challenges of early satellite technology and space environment risks.
• Women's Suffrage Enacted in Iran Iran implemented female suffrage, granting women the right to vote and participate in the country's democratic processes. This landmark decision represented a significant step towards gender equality in Iranian political life.
• Juan Bosch Becomes Dominican Republic President Juan Bosch was inaugurated as the 41st president of the Dominican Republic, marking a significant moment in the nation's political history. His presidency represented a period of democratic transition and political reform.
• Devastating Earthquake in Libya A catastrophic earthquake struck the village of Barce in Libya, resulting in the tragic loss of 900 lives. The seismic event caused widespread destruction and significant humanitarian impact in the region.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing program. These tests were part of ongoing strategic military research and development.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1963

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 1963

February 21, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1963 can also be written as 2/21/1963 in the US and as 21/2/1963 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 1963 in February 1963 calendar

Famous people born on February 21, 1963:

• William Baldwin

  American actor, producer, and screenwriter known for his roles in films like Backdraft and Flatliners.

• Ranking Roger

  English musician and singer-songwriter, known as a member of the band The Beat and General Public.

• Alain Berliner

  Belgian film director acclaimed for 'Ma Vie en Rose', a groundbreaking film about gender identity that won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign...

• Karl Lauterbach

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on February 21st

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 1963 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:05 am and setting at 04:06 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 21, 1963

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Someone born on February 21, 1963 is:

62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 23 days old,

or 3246 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22728 days old,

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

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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

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

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