What happened on Saturday January 26, 1963?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1963:

• José Mourinho Born José Mourinho, one of the most renowned and successful football managers in modern history, was born in Portugal. He would go on to manage top clubs like Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Manchester United.
• NASA Astronaut Team Specialty Assignments The Manned Spacecraft Center announced specialized role assignments for its astronaut team, including L. Gordon Cooper and Alan B. Shepard, which was a crucial step in the United States' space exploration program during the early 1960s.
• Australia Day Shootings in Perth On Australia Day, a tragic shooting incident occurred in Perth, Western Australia, where serial killer Eric Edgar Cooke shot and killed two people and injured three others, marking a significant moment of violence in the city's history.
• Major League Baseball Rule Change The Major League Rules Committee voted to expand the strike zone, a significant modification that would impact the dynamics of baseball pitching and batting strategies.
• Andrew Ridgeley Born Andrew Ridgeley, the rock guitarist and founding member of the iconic pop duo Wham!, was born in England. He would later achieve global fame with hits like 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go'.
• James May Born James May, a prominent British television presenter, writer, and broadcaster known for his work on automotive and technology shows, was born.
• Simon O'Donnell Born Simon O'Donnell, an Australian cricket player from Deniliquin, New South Wales, was born. He was a notable One Day International (ODI) all-rounder who played between 1985 and 1990.
• Milk & Honey Broadway Closing The Broadway musical 'Milk & Honey' concluded its run at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City after 543 performances, marking the end of a significant theatrical production.

Events in 1963

January 26, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1963

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1963

January 26, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 26th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1963 can also be written as 1/26/1963 in the US and as 26/1/1963 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1963 in January 1963 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1963:

• José Mourinho

  José Mourinho is a world-renowned Portuguese football manager, known for his successful coaching career at Chelsea, Porto, and other top...

• Andrew Ridgeley

  Andrew Ridgeley is an English musician best known as a member of the iconic 1980s pop duo Wham!, alongside George Michael.

• Jazzie B

  Jazzie B (Beresford Romao) is an English DJ and music producer, founder of the influential soul and R&B group Soul II Soul, known for their...

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1963:

• I barone Hankey Maurice Hankey
• Pietro Gerardo Jansen
• Ole Olsen

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on January 26th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 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 26, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1963 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 08:02 am and setting at 07:39 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 26, 1963 is:

62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 18 days old,

or 3250 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22754 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 1963?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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

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

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