What happened on Sunday July 21, 1963?

Here's what happened on July 21, 1963:

• Election of Pope Paul VI Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini was elected Pope Paul VI by the College of Cardinals, marking a significant moment in the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Introduction of ZIP Codes in the United States The U.S. Department of the Post Office launched a massive nationwide campaign to introduce ZIP Codes, mailing over 72 million postcards and using the cartoon character 'Mr. ZIP' to educate the public about the new five-digit postal code system.
• Military Coup in Ecuador A military coup in Ecuador ousted President Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy, with naval commander Ramón Castro Jijón taking power, signaling political instability in the region.
• Jack Nicklaus Wins PGA Championship Jack Nicklaus won the 45th PGA Championship with an impressive score of 279 at Dallas Athletic Club, showcasing his emerging golfing prowess.
• Bob Charles Wins British Open Bob Charles made history by becoming the first left-handed golfer to win a major golf championship, defeating Phil Rodgers in a 36-hole playoff at the British Open.
• Sinking of Argentine Ferry Ciudad de Asunción The Argentine ferry Ciudad de Asunción sank in the River Plate between Buenos Aires and Montevideo, resulting in the tragic loss of 53 lives out of 420 passengers.
• Aeroflot Flight 012 Crash in Siberia A devastating aviation accident occurred when Aeroflot Flight 012 crashed near Irkutsk Airport in Siberia, with 33 of 35 persons on board losing their lives.
• Varig DC-3 Airliner Crash in Brazil A tragic aviation incident occurred when a Varig DC-3 airliner crashed in Rio Grande do Sul state, resulting in the deaths of 15 out of 18 people on board.
• Fred Basset Comic Strip Debut The beloved British comic strip Fred Basset made its first appearance in the Daily Mail, introducing readers to a charming canine character that would become a cultural staple.
• Establishment of Roman Catholic Diocese of Santiago de Veraguas The Roman Catholic Church established the Diocese of Santiago de Veraguas, expanding its ecclesiastical administrative structure in the region.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Jul. 21, 1963

Newspapers from Jul. 21, 1963

July 21, 1963 was a Sunday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1963 can also be written as 7/21/1963 in the US and as 21/7/1963 in UK and Europe.

July 21, 1963 in July 1963 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1963 was Surf City by Jan & Dean, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Jan & Dean - Surf City
2. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
3. The Tymes - So Much In Love
4. Rolf Harris - Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
5. Lonnie Mack - Memphis

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1963 was Confessin' by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Frank Ifield - Confessin'
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - I Like It
3. Elvis Presley - Devil In Disguise
4. The Shadows - Atlantis
5. Ray Charles - Take These Chains From My Heart

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1963 was Easier Said Than Done by The Essex, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done
2. Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger
3. Jan & Dean - Surf City
4. Marvin Gaye - Pride And Joy
5. Doris Troy - Just One Look

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:19 am and setting at 09:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Aug 05, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 1963

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Someone born on July 21, 1963 is:

61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 23 days old,

or 3225 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22578 days old,

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

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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

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

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