What happened on Friday August 30, 1963?

Here's what happened on August 30, 1963:

• Establishment of the US-Soviet Hotline The direct communication link, known as the 'Hotline', was established between the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union. This critical telecommunications channel was designed to prevent potential misunderstandings and reduce the risk of accidental nuclear conflict during the height of the Cold War. The hotline provided a rapid, direct method for top leaders to communicate instantly in times of international crisis.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Aug. 30, 1963

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 1963

August 30, 1963 was a Friday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1963 can also be written as 8/30/1963 in the US and as 30/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

Famous people born on August 30, 1963:

• Michael Chiklis

  Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor best known for his lead role in the critically acclaimed TV drama 'The Shield'.

• Paul Oakenfold

  Renowned English music producer and DJ who significantly influenced electronic dance music.

• Val Piriou

  French fashion designer who discovered her passion early and was recognized as Designer of the Year in 1990.

• John King

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on August 30th

Famous people died on August 30, 1963:

• Guy Burgess

  Guy Burgess was a notorious British diplomat and Soviet spy who was part of the Cambridge Five, a spy ring that passed critical intelligence...

• Karol Frycz
• Alessandra di Hannover
• Eddie Mannix
• Axel Stordahl

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on August 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1963 was My Boyfriend's Back by The Angels, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back
2. Allan Sherman - Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)
3. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
4. The Four Seasons - Candy Girl
5. Peter, Paul & Mary - Blowin' In The Wind

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1963 was Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. The Searchers - Sweets For My Sweet
2. Frank Ifield - Confessin'
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Bad To Me
4. Elvis Presley - Devil In Disguise
5. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Twist And Shout

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
2. Inez Foxx with Charlie Foxx - Mockingbird
3. Martha & The Vandellas - Heat Wave
4. Major Lance - The Monkey Time
5. Doris Troy - Just One Look

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 1963 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 30, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 04:59 pm and setting at 02:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 1963

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Someone born on August 30, 1963 is:

61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 14 days old,

or 3219 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22538 days old,

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

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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

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

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