Saturday August 24, 1963: on this day

August 24, 1963 was the 236th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 24, 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 August 24, 1963, who was born and died on August 24, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. The Fire Within, directed by Louis Malle), TV series (e.g. People Will Talk) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1963?


August 24, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 236th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1963 can also be written as 8/24/1963 in the US and as 24/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

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August 24, 1963: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1963:

  • Don schollander swims the 200-metre freestyle in less than 2 minutes for the first time, in a world record time of 1:58.
  • Buddhist crisis: as a result of the xá lợi pagoda raids, the us state department cables the united states embassy, saigon to encourage army of the republic of vietnam generals to launch a coup against president ngô đình diệm if he did not remove his brother ngô đình nhu.

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August 24, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 24, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1963 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:18 am and setting at 10:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1963.

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Who was born on August 24, 1963?


Famous people born on August 24, 1963:

  • Gaelen Foley

    Gaelen Foley is an American author known for her historical romance novels.

  • Hideo Kojima

    Japanese director, screenwriter and video game designer.

  • John Bush

    American singer-songwriter (anthrax, armored saint).

  • Francis Pangilinan

    Filipino politician and lawyer.

  • Luciene Adami

    Brazilian tv actress, known for her mysterious look.

  • Park Chan-wook

    Director.

  • John Bush (musician)
  • Scott Lobdell
  • Peter Rufai
  • Yrsa Sigurðardóttir
  • Jonathan Webb
  • Cristina Quintarelli
  • Kirk Wise
  • Enrica Barbano
  • Mike Dean
  • Claudio García
  • Ivan Guerrerio
  • Hideo Kojima (小島 秀夫)

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 60 years 7 months old,

or 727 months and 4 days old,

or 3161 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22132 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 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 August 24, 1963?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1963.

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August 24, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1963:

  • Reginald Smith
  • Ciro Formisano
  • James Kirkwood

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1963:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 24, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fingertips - Pt 2
  2. - Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)
  3. - Candy Girl
  4. - My Boyfriend's Back
  5. - Judy's Turn To Cry

August 24, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1963 was Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 24, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sweets For My Sweet
  2. - Confessin'
  3. - Bad To Me
  4. - Devil In Disguise
  5. - Twist And Shout

August 24, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 24, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fingertips - Pt 2
  2. - Pride And Joy
  3. - Just One Look
  4. - Mockingbird
  5. - Easier Said Than Done

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August 24, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Fire Within

The Fire Within

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla, Yvonne Clech, Hubert Deschamps

Country: United States of America

The Servant

The Servant

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Joseph Losey

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Sarah Miles, Wendy Craig, James Fox

Country: United States of America

The V.I.P.s

The V.I.P.s

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Anthony Asquith

Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Louis Jourdan, Elsa Martinelli

Omicron

Omicron

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti

Starring: Renato Salvatori, Ugo Gregoretti, Rosemary Dexter, Calisto Calisti

Country: Italy

The Haunting

The Haunting

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

August 24, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:

People Will Talk

People Will Talk

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Joseph Mankiewicz

Picture This

Picture This

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Stephen Herek

The Choice Is Yours

The Choice Is Yours

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Heinz Fussle

Don't Say a Word

Don't Say a Word

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Love Story

Love Story

Release year: 1963

Directed by: John Korty, Arthur Hiller

August 24, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Whole Truth And Nothing But by Hedda Hopper

The Whole Truth And Nothing But

By:

Hedda Hoopper tells it all. She reveals the secrets, fears, and behind-the scenes stories of Hollywood. Hedda has been around three generations of Hollywood.

Seven Days In May by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II

Seven Days In May

By:

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Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck

Travels With Charley

By:

A personal journey through America as told by one its most loved writers. To hear the speech and smell the grass and trees, and to see the sights,

Rascal by Sterling North

Rascal

By:

Rascal is still a baby when Sterling brings him home. The mischievous raccoon and Rascal are best friends.

The Day They Shook The Plum Tree by Arthur H. Lewis

The Day They Shook The Plum Tree

By:

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Who was the US President on August 24, 1963?

On August 24, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1963?

On August 24, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1963?

On August 24, 1963 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. 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 August 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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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 August 1963?

August 1963 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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