What happened on Sunday May 26, 1963?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1963:

• Formation of the Organisation of African Unity The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was established, marking a significant milestone in African continental cooperation and unity. This intergovernmental organization aimed to promote solidarity among African states, coordinate their political and economic policies, and support the decolonization process.
• The Beatles UK Chart Success "From Me To You" by The Beatles topped the UK music charts, signaling the early rise of the band that would revolutionize popular music.
• 15th Emmy Awards The 15th Annual Emmy Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in television, with notable winners including the Dick Van Dyke Show, E.G. Marshall, and Shirley Booth. The event recognized excellence in television programming and performances.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Mickey Wright, a legendary female golfer, won the LPGA Dallas Civitan Golf Open, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most accomplished golfers of her era.
• R&B Chart Topper "I Will Follow Him" by Little Peggy March became the number 1 R&B song, highlighting the diversity and vibrancy of the music scene in 1963.
• Wes Stock's Baseball Achievement Wes Stock became the only Baltimore Orioles player to win a double header, a rare and notable accomplishment in baseball history.
• Billboard Hot 100 Hit "If You Wanna Be Happy" by Jimmy Soul reached the number 1 position on the USA music charts, representing the popular music landscape of the early 1960s.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from May. 26, 1963

Newspapers from May. 26, 1963

May 26, 1963 was a Sunday and it was the 146th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1963 can also be written as 5/26/1963 in the US and as 26/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1963 in May 1963 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1963:

• Mike Myers

  Iconic Canadian comedian, actor, and writer famous for 'Saturday Night Live' and films like 'Wayne's World' and 'Austin Powers'.

• Simon Armitage

  Renowned British poet and professor, celebrated for his insightful poetry exploring contemporary life and societal themes.

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1963:

• Otto von Rosen

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on May 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1963 was If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
2. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
3. The Beach Boys - Surfin' U.S.A.
4. The Shirelles - Foolish Little Girl
5. Al Martino - I Love You Because

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. The Beatles - From Me To You
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
3. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
4. Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Scarlett O'Hara
5. Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1963 was I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
2. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
3. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
4. Theola Kilgore - The Love Of My Man
5. Solomon Burke - If You Need Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:49 am and setting at 12:01 am.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1963

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Someone born on May 26, 1963 is:

61 years 11 months old,

or 743 months and 6 days old,

or 3231 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22622 days old,

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

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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

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

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