What happened on Thursday September 26, 1963?

Here's what happened on September 26, 1963:

• Lee Harvey Oswald's Mexico Trip Lee Harvey Oswald, who would later be known for assassinating President John F. Kennedy, traveled by Continental Trailways bus to Mexico. This journey was part of his complex and mysterious movements in the months leading up to the Kennedy assassination, which would become a subject of extensive historical investigation.
• First Edition of New York Review of Books Published The inaugural edition of the New York Review of Books, a prestigious literary magazine known for its in-depth essays and critical reviews, was first published. This influential publication would go on to become a significant platform for intellectual discourse and literary criticism.
• Elephant Escapes in Lansing, Michigan A dramatic incident unfolded in Lansing, Michigan, when a panicked elephant escaped from an outdoor circus and ran through city streets for 90 minutes. The unusual event caused local excitement and disruption, highlighting the unpredictability of circus animal performances.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Sep. 26, 1963

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 1963

September 26, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 269th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1963 can also be written as 9/26/1963 in the US and as 26/9/1963 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 1963 in September 1963 calendar

Famous people born on September 26, 1963:

• Lysette Anthony

  British actress known for her roles in 'Dark Shadows' and 'Switch', with a career spanning film and television in the 1980s and 1990s.

• Tate Donovan

  American actor known for roles in television series like 'Friends' and films such as 'Argo', with a versatile career in both TV and cinema.

• Joe Nemechek

  Professional NASCAR racing driver who competed in multiple NASCAR series, including the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Truck Series.

• Tomàs Molina

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on September 26th

Famous people died on September 26, 1963:

• Otto Christman
• Richard Seuss

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on September 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1963 was Blue Velvet by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. Bobby Vinton - Blue Velvet
2. The Jaynetts - Sally, Go 'Round The Roses
3. The Ronettes - Be My Baby
4. Martha & the Vandellas - Heat Wave
5. The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1963 was She Loves You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. The Beatles - She Loves You
2. Cliff Richard - It's All In The Game
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Bad To Me
4. Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme - I Want To Stay Here
5. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - I'll Never Get Over You

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 1963 was Heat Wave by Martha & The Vandellas, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. Martha & The Vandellas - Heat Wave
2. The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back
3. Little Johnny Taylor - Part Time Love
4. Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters - Cry Baby
5. The Miracles - Mickey's Monkey

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:49 pm and setting at 12:22 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 1963

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Someone born on September 26, 1963 is:

61 years 7 months old,

or 739 months and 18 days old,

or 3215 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22511 days old,

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

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.

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

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

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