What happened on Saturday September 28, 1963?

Here's what happened on September 28, 1963:

• Swissair Flight 306 Tragic Crash A devastating aviation disaster occurred when Swissair Flight 306, a jet airliner en route to Rome, crashed shortly after takeoff from Zurich, resulting in the tragic loss of all 80 people aboard. This catastrophic event highlighted critical aviation safety concerns of the early 1960s.
• Beatles' First US Radio Play Murray The K, a prominent New York disc jockey, played 'She Loves You' on the radio, marking an early milestone in the Beatles' breakthrough into the American music market.
• Whiskeytown Dam Inauguration U.S. President John F. Kennedy officially inaugurated the Whiskeytown Dam in Shasta County, California, marking a significant infrastructure development in water management and hydroelectric power generation for the region.
• Beach Boys Chart Success 'Little Deuce Coupe' by The Beach Boys peaked at #15 on the music charts, further establishing the band's emerging popularity in the early 1960s surf rock scene.
• Martian Hop Reaches #1 'Martian Hop' by The Ran-Dells achieved the top position on the music charts, representing the quirky and imaginative pop music trends of the early 1960s.
• New Phil Silvers Show Premiere The Phil Silvers Show debuted on CBS-TV, introducing a new comedy series to the television landscape of 1963.
• Shari Lewis Show Concludes The beloved children's television program, the Shari Lewis Show, aired its final episode on NBC-TV, marking the end of an era in children's entertainment.
• Tennessee Tuxedo Cartoon Debut The animated series 'Tennessee Tuxedo' premiered on CBS-TV, introducing a new cartoon character to children's television programming.
• King Leonardo Cartoon Finale The animated television series 'King Leonardo' aired its final episode on NBC-TV, concluding its run in the early 1960s children's programming landscape.
• Roller Skating Speed Record Italian athlete Giuseppe Cantarella set a remarkable roller-skating speed record, achieving 41.5 kilometers per hour over a 440-yard distance, demonstrating exceptional athletic skill.
• Surfaris Chart Performance 'Surfer Joe' by the Surfaris reached #62 on the music charts, contributing to the surf rock genre's popularity.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Sep. 28, 1963

Newspapers from Sep. 28, 1963

September 28, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 271st day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 28, 1963 can also be written as 9/28/1963 in the US and as 28/9/1963 in UK and Europe.

September 28, 1963 in September 1963 calendar

Famous people born on September 28, 1963:

• Marc Maron

  Prominent comedian, podcast host, actor, and writer known for his influential WTF podcast and stand-up comedy.

• Greg Weisman

  Renowned American animation producer, writer, and creator known for influential works like 'Gargoyles', 'Young Justice', and 'Spectacular...

• Erik Comas
• Susan Walters
• Luis Arce
• Johnny Dawkins
• Steve Blackman
• Paolo Attivissimo

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on September 28th

Famous people died on September 28, 1963:

• Charley Lincoln
• Rosa Raisa

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on September 28th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 28, 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 28, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 28, 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 28th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 28, 1963 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 28, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 04:24 pm and setting at 02:22 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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Someone born on September 28, 1963 is:

61 years 7 months old,

or 739 months and 16 days old,

or 3215 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22509 days old,

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

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 28th 2025.

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

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

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