Thursday December 26, 1963: on this day

December 26, 1963 was the 360th day of the year 1963, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 26, 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 December 26, 1963, who was born and died on December 26, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dominique by The Singing Nun), movies (e.g. Omicron, directed by Ugo Gregoretti), TV series (e.g. Copycat) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 1963?


December 26, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 360th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1963 can also be written as 12/26/1963 in the US and as 26/12/1963 in UK and Europe.

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December 26, 1963: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 1963:

  • Double dublin opens at little theater nyc for 4 performances
  • Us furnishes cereal to ussr.
  • The beatles' "i want to hold your hand" and "i saw her standing there" are released in the united states, marking the beginning of beatlemania on an international level.
  • The 1955 film ''oklahoma!'', an adaptation of the famed rodgers and hammerstein musical, is re-released.
  • David. h. frisch and j. h. smith prove that the radioactive decay of mesons is slowed by their motion (see einstein's special relativity and general relativity).
  • The semi automatic ground environment is fully deployed.
  • Tat-3 cable goes into operation.
  • Ivan sutherland writes the revolutionary sketchpad program and runs it on the lincoln tx-2 computer at mit.
  • Construction of moscow's ostankino tower begins.
  • Harvey ball invents the ubiquitous smiley face symbol.
  • The reformed druids of north america (rdna) is founded.
  • The ieee computer society is founded.
  • The urdu typewriter keyboard is standardised by the central language board in pakistan.
  • For the first time in four consecutive years, the film ''the wizard of oz'' is not telecast. reasons for this remain unknown to this day, but because the film at that time was telecast during the second week of december and the nation was still in mourning over the kennedy assassination then, it could be that cbs executives decided it would be inappropriate to show it less than three weeks after such a tragic event.

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December 26, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 26, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 26th, 1963 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 26, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 1963 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:46 pm and setting at 03:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1963.

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Who was born on December 26, 1963?


Famous people born on December 26, 1963:

  • Nao Bustamante

    Mexican-American artist known for her provocative and boundary-pushing performances.

  • Lars Ulrich

    Danish-american drummer, songwriter, and producer.

  • Suzanne Carvalho

    Brazilian model.

  • Maya Beiser

    Acclaimed cellist known for her innovative performances.

  • Craig Teitzel

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Bill Wennington

    Canadian basketball player and sportscaster.

  • Zoran Varvodić
  • Joan Plaza
  • Ernst Knam
  • Eugenio Bustingorri
  • William «Bill» Percey Wennington

Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 26th

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December 26, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 60 years 3 months old,

or 723 months and 2 days old,

or 3144 weeks

or 22008 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 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 December 26, 1963?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 26, 1963.

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December 26, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 1963:

  • Lizzy Lind af Hageby

    Swedish-British animal rights activist and suffragette.

  • Gorgeous George

    American professional wrestler (d. 1963).

  • "Gorgeous George" Wagner

    Wrestler, dies.

  • George Wagner (Gorgeous George)

    American professional wrestler and tv personality (born 1915).

  • George Mulock
  • Titina De Filippo

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 26th

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December 26, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 1963:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 26, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1963 was Dominique by The Singing Nun, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 26, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dominique
  2. - There! I've Said It Again
  3. - Louie Louie
  4. - Since I Fell For You
  5. - You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry

December 26, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 1963 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 26, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 26, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Want To Hold Your Hand
  2. - She Loves You
  3. - You Were Made For Me
  4. - Glad All Over
  5. - Secret Love

December 26, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1963 was Louie Louie by The Kingsmen, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 26, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 26, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Louie Louie
  2. - It's All Right
  3. - As Long As I Know He's Mine
  4. - Need To Belong
  5. - You're Good For Me

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December 26, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Omicron

Omicron

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti

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

Country: Italy

Mere Mehboob

Mere Mehboob

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Harnam Singh Rawail

Starring: Ashok Kumar, Rajendra Kumar, Sadhana, Nimmi

Parasmani

Parasmani

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Babubhai Mistri

Starring: Gitanjali, Mahipal, Nalini Chonkar, Maruti

Love with the Proper Stranger

Love with the Proper Stranger

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Edie Adams, Herschel Bernardi

Country: United States of America

The Sword in the Stone

The Sword in the Stone

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman

Starring: Rickie Sorensen, Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews

Country: United States of America

December 26, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 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:

Copycat

Copycat

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Jon Amiel

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Sean Anders

That Was the Week That Was

That Was the Week That Was

Release year: 1963

Starring: David Frost, Nancy Ames, Paul Sand

Country: United States of America

A Tenkes kapitánya

A Tenkes kapitánya

Release year: 1963

Starring: Ferenc Zenthe, László Ungváry, Marianne Krencsey, Tibor Molnár

Country: Hungary

Shichinin no mago

Shichinin no mago

Release year: 1963

December 26, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 26, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Ice Station Zebra by Alistair MacLean

Ice Station Zebra

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The classic thriller by the bestselling author of action and suspense. The atomic submarine Dolphin must sail below the Arctic Ocean ice-floes to rescue and locate the dolphin.

The Living Reed by Pearl S. Buck

The Living Reed

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A "absorbing and fast-moving" story about Korea, as told by one family. This is the Nobel Prize-winning author of The Good Earth (The New York Times).

The Venetian Affair by Helen MacInnes

The Venetian Affair

By:

Fenner snuffed Rosenfeld's message and remarked wryly on how he was following the best traditions. He thought that this was an easy game to master.

The Hat On The Bed by John O'Hara

The Hat On The Bed

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First Edition. First Printing (STATED). Attractive Book. Tiny tears for DJ. On the front page, a date christmas inscription was written to a friend. Christmas stamp from 1963, glued to a top price DJ sleeve.

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

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Who was the US President on December 26, 1963?

On December 26, 1963 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1963?

On December 26, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 1963?

On December 26, 1963 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of December. 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 December 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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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 December 1963?

December 1963 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1963 calendar looked like.

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