Wednesday January 23, 1963: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 1/23/1963, UK date format: 23/1/1963

January 23rd, 1963 was the 23rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Aquarius. The day of the week was Wednesday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Gail O'Grady and Fodé Sylla.

The number one song in US was Walk Right In by The Rooftop Singers. The Next Time / Bachelor Boy by Cliff Richard was #1 song in the UK.

Winter Light, directed by Ingmar Bergman, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1963

On TV people were watching Merry-Go-Round.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at January 23 across the years or at January 1963 calendar.

January 23, 1963 Events

What happened on January 23, 1963?

Historical Events

Guinea-Bissau War of Independence offially begins when PAIGC guerrilla fighters attacked the Portuguese army stationed in Tite.

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January 23, 1963 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on January 23, 1963?

Gail O'Grady
American actress.
Fodé Sylla
Claudio Marciello
Hakeem Olajuwon
NBA center (Houston Rockets).
Rocco Romano
Guard for the Canadian Football League (Calgary Stampeders).
Gail O'Grady in Detroit
Michigan, USA; actress.

Other January 23rd famous birthdays

Caroline Princess of Hanover
Jeanne Moreau
French actress and director, Moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.
Christophe Dechavanne
French radio-TV presenter, actor and producer of programs: director at Coyote Prods.
Mariska Hargitay
American actress, recognized family.

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How old am I?

If January 23, 1963 is your birthday you are 60 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on January 23.

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January 23, 1963 Famous Deaths

Who died on January 23, 1963?

Other January 23rd famous deaths

Helmut Newton
German-born photographer.
Samuel Barber
West Chester, Pennsylvania -- Composer.
Joseph Beuys
Age 64, West German avant-garde politician/artist, in Dnsseldorf.
Joe D'Amato
Italian producer and director (d. 1999).

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January 23, 1963 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aquarius

Aquarius personality

Who should a Aquarius marry?

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius

Personality of January born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Rabbit

Element: Water

Rabbit personality

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January 23, 1963 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was January 23, 1963?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

January 23rd marks the 22nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1963.

There are 342 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

January 1963 calendar

January	1963
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

January 23, 1963 Holidays and Observances

What is special on January 23, 1963?

Holidays

Pie Day
The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai

Music charts

What was the number one song on January 23, 1963? Which were the top hits on January 23, 1963?
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