What happened on Saturday August 31, 1963?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1963:

• Moscow-Washington Hotline Established During the Cold War, a direct communication hotline is installed between Moscow and Washington, DC. This diplomatic communication channel was designed to prevent potential misunderstandings and reduce the risk of accidental nuclear conflict.
• Pre-Malaysia Independence for Sarawak, North Borneo, and Singapore Sarawak, North Borneo, and Singapore achieve technical independence, pending their planned accession to the Federation of Malaysia. This was a critical moment in the formation of modern Malaysia and the region's post-colonial political landscape.
• North Borneo Self-Governance The Crown Colony of North Borneo (now known as Sabah) achieves self-governance, marking a significant step in its path towards independence and eventual formation as part of Malaysia. This event was crucial in the decolonization process of Southeast Asia.
• Birth of Reb Beach Reb Beach, a prominent American rock guitarist known for his work with bands Winger and Whitesnake, is born. He would become a significant figure in the hard rock and heavy metal music scenes of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Events in 1963

August 31, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1963

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1963

August 31, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1963 can also be written as 8/31/1963 in the US and as 31/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1963:

• Paul Oakenfold

  World-renowned DJ and music producer, a key figure in popularizing electronic dance music globally.

• Egyptian Lover

  Pioneering hip-hop artist known for electro and old-school rap, influential in early hip-hop and electronic music scenes.

• Rituparno Ghosh

  Acclaimed Indian filmmaker known for groundbreaking work in Bengali cinema, exploring complex social themes and LGBTQ+ narratives.

• Reb Beach

  Renowned rock guitarist who played with multiple famous bands including Winger, Whitesnake, Night Ranger, and Dokken.

• Eléonore Klarwein
• Sylvain Kastendeuch
• David Chastain

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1963:

• Georges Braque

  French painter and sculptor (b. 1882).

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1963 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:48 pm and setting at 03:37 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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Someone born on August 31, 1963 is:

61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 25 days old,

or 3225 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22579 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1963?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1963.

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