What happened on Friday May 31, 1963?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1963:

• Popular Music in 1963 On May 31, 1963, the music charts reflected the evolving pop culture of the early 1960s. In the United States, 'It's My Party' by Lesley Gore topped the charts, while in the United Kingdom, The Beatles' 'From Me To You' held the number one spot, signaling the rising popularity of the band that would soon revolutionize popular music.
• Death of Edith Hamilton Edith Hamilton, a distinguished American educator, author, and classical scholar, passed away at the age of 63. She was renowned for her influential works on Greek and Roman mythology, including 'Mythology' (1942), which popularized classical studies for generations of readers and students.
• Jeremy Hotz Birth Jeremy Hotz, a renowned Canadian stand-up comedian known for his observational and self-deprecating humor, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent figure in Canadian comedy, performing internationally and gaining recognition for his unique comedic style.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1963

Newspapers from May. 31, 1963

May 31, 1963 was a Friday and it was the 151st day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1963 can also be written as 5/31/1963 in the US and as 31/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1963 in May 1963 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1963:

• Viktor Orbán

  Prominent Hungarian politician who has served as Prime Minister of Hungary since 2010, known for his conservative and nationalist political...

• Laudelino Cubino
• Hugh Dillon
• Curtis Warren

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1963:

• Edith Hamilton

  Edith Hamilton was an American educator and author who was a pioneer in the field of classical studies.

• Albert Johnson
• Tarzan di Magnesia

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1963 was It's My Party by Lesley Gore, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Lesley Gore - It's My Party
2. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
3. Al Martino - I Love You Because
4. The Beach Boys - Surfin' U.S.A.
5. The Crystals - Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. The Beatles - From Me To You
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
3. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
4. Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Scarlett O'Hara
5. Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King

May 31, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1963 was If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
2. Solomon Burke - If You Need Me
3. Theola Kilgore - The Love Of My Man
4. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
5. Sam Cooke - Another Saturday Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 31, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1963 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 01:58 pm and setting at 02:50 am.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 1963.

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Someone born on May 31, 1963 is:

61 years 11 months old,

or 743 months and 23 days old,

or 3234 weeks

or 22638 days old,

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

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

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

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