What happened on Sunday December 08, 1963?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1963:

• Pan Am Flight 214 Lightning Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when Pan Am Flight 214, a Boeing 707, was struck by lightning near Elkton, Maryland, causing three fuel tanks to explode. All 81 people on board perished, marking this as a rare and devastating lightning-caused aircraft crash.
• Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping Frank Sinatra Jr., son of the famous singer Frank Sinatra, was kidnapped at Harrah's Lake Tahoe in Nevada. This high-profile kidnapping would become a significant media event of the time.
• Death of Field Marshal Sarit Dhanarajata Field Marshal Sarit Dhanarajata, a prominent Thai political leader and Prime Minister of Thailand, passed away at the age of 55. Known for his significant role in Thai politics during the early 1960s, Sarit was a key military figure who shaped Thailand's political landscape.
• Broadway Musical Premiere "The Girl Who Came to Supper" opened at the Broadway Theater in New York City, running for 112 performances. This musical was likely a notable theatrical production of the era.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Mickey Wright and Dave Ragan Jr. won the Haig and Haig Scotch Mixed Golf tournament, highlighting the competitive golf scene of the early 1960s.

Events in 1963

December 08, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1963

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1963

December 08, 1963 was a Sunday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1963 can also be written as 12/8/1963 in the US and as 8/12/1963 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1963 in December 1963 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1963:

• Wendell Pierce

  Acclaimed American actor known for prominent roles in critically acclaimed TV series like 'The Wire' and 'Treme', with significant...

• Toshiaki Kawada

  Renowned Japanese professional wrestler famous in the puroresu world, particularly known for his legendary matches in Pro Wrestling NOAH and...

• Kim Dawson
• Brian McClair

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on December 8th

Famous people died on December 08, 1963:

• Sarit Thanarat

  Thai field marshal and politician, 11th prime minister of thailand (b. 1908).

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on December 8th

December 08, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1963 was Dominique by The Singing Nun, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. The Singing Nun - Dominique
2. Dale & Grace - I'm Leaving It Up To You
3. Tommy Roe - Everybody
4. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
5. Lesley Gore - She's A Fool

December 08, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1963 was She Loves You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. The Beatles - She Loves You
2. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. Freddie & The Dreamers - You Were Made For Me
4. Gerry & The Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone
5. Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over

December 08, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1963 was It's All Right by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. The Impressions - It's All Right
2. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
3. Sam Cooke - Little Red Rooster
4. Rufus Thomas - Walking The Dog
5. Betty Everett - You're No Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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December 08, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1963 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:46 pm and setting at 01:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1963

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Someone born on December 08, 1963 is:

61 years 5 months old,

or 737 months and 5 days old,

or 3205 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22437 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1963?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 08, 1963.

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