What happened on Wednesday January 23, 1963?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1963:

• Guinea-Bissau War of Independence Begins On January 23, 1963, the Guinea-Bissau War of Independence officially commenced when the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) launched a strategic guerrilla attack against Portuguese colonial forces stationed in Tite. This marked a critical moment in the anti-colonial struggle, as PAIGC fighters initiated armed resistance against Portuguese colonial rule, seeking national liberation and self-determination for Guinea-Bissau.

Events in 1963

January 23, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 23, 1963

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 1963

January 23, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1963 can also be written as 1/23/1963 in the US and as 23/1/1963 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1963 in January 1963 calendar

Famous people born on January 23, 1963:

• Gail O'Grady

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• Hakeem Olajuwon

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• Fodé Sylla

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on January 23rd

Famous people died on January 23, 1963:

• Jean Caudron
• Józef Gosławski
• Lee Lawrie

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on January 23rd

January 23, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1963 was Walk Right In by The Rooftop Singers, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In
2. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
3. Steve Lawrence - Go Away Little Girl
4. The Exciters - Tell Him
5. Bobby Vee - The Night Has A Thousand Eyes

January 23, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1963 was The Next Time / Bachelor Boy by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
2. The Shadows - Dance On!
3. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
4. Maureen Evans - Like I Do
5. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues

January 23, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1963 was Two Lovers by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Mary Wells - Two Lovers
2. The Miracles - You've Really Got A Hold On Me
3. Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness
4. "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
5. Dionne Warwick - Don't Make Me Over

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

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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.

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January 23, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 1963 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 January 23, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:32 am and setting at 04:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Feb 08, 1963.

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Someone born on January 23, 1963 is:

62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 21 days old,

or 3251 weeks

or 22757 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1963?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 23, 1963.

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