What happened on Wednesday June 26, 1963?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1963:

• Kennedy's Berlin Wall Speech During the height of the Cold War, U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivered his iconic 'Ich bin ein Berliner' speech in West Berlin, symbolically expressing solidarity with the citizens of West Germany and condemning Soviet oppression. The speech was a powerful diplomatic statement made shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall, which had divided the city and become a stark symbol of the Iron Curtain.
• Dutch Parliamentary Media Stance The Dutch 2nd Chamber officially condemns commercial television broadcasting, reflecting ongoing debates about media regulation and public broadcasting standards.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1963

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1963

June 26, 1963 was a Wednesday and it was the 177th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1963 can also be written as 6/26/1963 in the US and as 26/6/1963 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1963 in June 1963 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1963:

• George Michael

  Legendary pop singer and songwriter, known for his incredible musical career with Wham! and as a solo artist.

• Mikhail Khodorkovsky

  Prominent Russian businessman and political activist who challenged Vladimir Putin's regime.

• Richard Garfield

  Renowned game designer who created Magic: The Gathering, revolutionizing the trading card game industry.

• Yann Martel

  Canadian author best known for his novel 'Life of Pi', which won the Man Booker Prize and was adapted into an acclaimed film by Ang Lee.

• Harriet Wheeler

  Lead singer of the alternative rock band The Sundays, known for their distinctive indie pop sound during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• Alessandro Campagna

  Italian swimmer with notable achievements in competitive swimming.

• Douchka Esposito
• Stéphane Demilly
• Jean-François Malet
• Michail Borisovič Chodorkovskij

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on June 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1963 was Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki
2. Lesley Gore - It's My Party
3. Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger
4. Bobby Vinton - Blue On Blue
5. The Essex - Easier Said Than Done

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. The Beatles - From Me To You
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - I Like It
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Do You Want To Know A Secret?
4. Freddie & The Dreamers - If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody
5. Billy Fury - When Will You Say I Love You

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1963 was It's My Party by Lesley Gore, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Lesley Gore - It's My Party
2. Solomon Burke - If You Need Me
3. Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger
4. Theola Kilgore - The Love Of My Man
5. The Crystals - Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1963 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:46 am and setting at 12:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 07, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jul 06, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on June 26, 1963

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Someone born on June 26, 1963 is:

61 years 10 months old,

or 742 months and 18 days old,

or 3229 weeks

or 22603 days old,

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

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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

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

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