What happened on Tuesday April 30, 1963?

Here's what happened on April 30, 1963:

• Bristol Bus Boycott: Challenging Racial Discrimination On April 30, 1963, the Bristol Bus Boycott was organized to protest the Bristol Omnibus Company's discriminatory employment practices that explicitly prevented Black and Asian workers from being hired as bus crews. Led by local activists, including Paul Stephenson and members of the West Indian community, the boycott drew national attention to systemic racial discrimination in the United Kingdom. This pivotal civil rights moment was a significant early challenge to racial prejudice in British employment and helped spark broader conversations about equality and integration.
• NASA Mercury Space Program Suit Improvements NASA announced significant technical enhancements to the Mercury pressure suit in preparation for the upcoming Mercury 9 flight. These improvements were critical for astronaut safety and performance during space missions, reflecting the ongoing technological advancements in the early years of human spaceflight.

Events in 1963

April 30, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 30, 1963

Newspapers from Apr. 30, 1963

April 30, 1963 was a Tuesday and it was the 120th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1963 can also be written as 4/30/1963 in the US and as 30/4/1963 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1963 in April 1963 calendar

Famous people born on April 30, 1963:

• James Marsh (director)

  Acclaimed British documentary filmmaker who won an Academy Award for 'Man on Wire', a documentary about Philippe Petit's World Trade Center...

• Michael Waltrip

  Professional NASCAR race car driver known for his success in stock car racing, including two Daytona 500 victories.

• Andrew Carwood

  English conductor and tenor.

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on April 30th

Famous people died on April 30, 1963:

• Gustav Friedrich Hartlaub
• Bryant Washburn

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on April 30th

April 30, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1963 was I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
2. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
3. Peter, Paul & Mary - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
4. Chantay's - Pipeline
5. The Chiffons - He's So Fine

April 30, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1963 was How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
2. Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King
3. Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday
4. The Shadows - Foot Tapper
5. Buddy Holly - Brown-Eyed Handsome Man

April 30, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1963 was Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
2. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
3. The Cookies - Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)
4. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
5. The Orlons - South Street

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 30, 1963 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:06 pm and setting at 02:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 09, 1963 while the next full moon would come on May 08, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on April 30, 1963

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Someone born on April 30, 1963 is:

62 years and 14 days old,

or 744 months and 14 days old,

or 3237 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22660 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1963?

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 30, 1963.

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