What happened on Thursday February 28, 1963?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1963:

• First African-American Elected to Chicago City Council Ward Benjamin F. Lewis, an African-American Alderman from the 24th Ward, is elected to the Chicago City Council, breaking racial barriers in local Chicago politics.
• Iron Man's Comic Book Debut Marvel Comics introduces the iconic superhero Iron Man in Tales of Suspense issue #39, marking the first appearance of Tony Stark's alter ego in comic book history.
• Dorothy Schiff Resigns from New York Newspaper Publisher's Association Dorothy Schiff resigns from the New York Newspaper Publisher's Association, expressing concern that the city needs at least one newspaper. Her publication, the New York Post, will resume publication on March 4, 1963.
• Duke and Duchess of Argyll Divorce Scandal A high-profile divorce case involving the Duke and Duchess of Argyll creates significant public controversy and media attention in the United Kingdom.
• Birth of Chase Masterson and Joey Marella Two notable personalities are born: Chase Masterson, an actress and singer, and Joey Marella, a professional wrestling referee who would tragically pass away in 1994.

Events in 1963

February 28, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1963

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1963

February 28, 1963 was a Thursday and it was the 59th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1963 can also be written as 2/28/1963 in the US and as 28/2/1963 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1963 in February 1963 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1963:

• Claudio Chiappucci

  Renowned Italian professional road bicycle racer who was particularly successful in the late 1980s and early 1990s, known for his aggressive...

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1963:

• Rajendra Prasad

  Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962, and played a crucial role in India's independence movement.

• Luigi Segre
• Eppa Rixey

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on February 28th

February 28, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1963 was Walk Like A Man by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. The 4 Seasons - Walk Like A Man
2. Dion - Ruby Baby
3. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
4. The Cascades - Rhythm Of The Rain
5. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In

February 28, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1963 was Diamonds by Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Diamonds
2. Frank Ifield - Wayward Wind
3. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
4. The Beatles - Please Please Me
5. Del Shannon - Little Town Flirt

February 28, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1963 was Hey Paula by Paul and Paula, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
2. The Miracles - You've Really Got A Hold On Me
3. Bobby Bland - That's The Way Love Is
4. The 4 Seasons - Walk Like A Man
5. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1963 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 11:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 08, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Mar 10, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1963

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Someone born on February 28, 1963 is:

62 years 1 month old,

or 745 months and 26 days old,

or 3242 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22700 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1963?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 28, 1963.

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