Sunday May 12, 1963: on this day

May 12, 1963 was the 132nd day of the year 1963, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 12, 1963 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 12, 1963, who was born and died on May 12, 1963, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 1963, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March), movies (e.g. The List of Adrian Messenger, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. Party Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 1963 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 1963?


May 12, 1963 was a Sunday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1963 can also be written as 5/12/1963 in the US and as 12/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 1963: What happened on that day?


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May 12, 1963: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 12, 1963: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 12, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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May 12, 1963: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 1963 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 10:50 pm and setting at 09:21 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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Who was born on May 12, 1963?


Famous people born on May 12, 1963:

  • Gavin Hood
    Gavin Hood

    South african actor, screenwriter and producer.

  • Vanessa Williams
    Vanessa Williams

    American producer and actress.

  • Jerry Trimble
    Jerry Trimble

    American actor.

  • Omran Abdel Aziz

    Esteemed physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.

  • Brainard Cheney

    Innovator in software development and programming languages.

  • Zee M. Zain

    Known for contributions to artificial intelligence.

  • Mustafa Khalili

    Renowned for his abstract art pieces that challenge traditional norms.

  • Dorinne Ross

    Former member of parliament known for advocating for social justice and equality.

  • Enrica Bonzano

    Renowned sculptor specializing in contemporary art.

  • Stefano Modena

    Italian race car driver.

  • Deborah Kara Unger

    Deborah kara unger is a canadian actress known for her roles in films such as the game, crash, and the hurricane.

  • Peaches Hairston

    Peaches Hairston is a respected physicist specializing in plasma physics.

  • Reef Clements

    Reef Clements is a renowned marine biologist known for his research on coral reefs.

  • Gretta Du Rietz

    Swedish journalist and TV presenter.

  • Karri Kuoppasalmi

    Finnish politician known for his work in environmental issues.

  • Mahir Yağcılar

    Turkish politician known for his contributions to the Nationalist Movement Party.

  • Kern Spindler

    German politician who has served in various political roles.

  • Jaqua Naylor

    Jaqua Naylor is an American artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media works.

Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio estevez is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as the breakfast club and young guns.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

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May 12, 1963: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 60 years 10 months old,

or 730 months and 7 days old,

or 3175 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22227 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 1963.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1963?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 12, 1963.

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May 12, 1963: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 1963:

  • Richard Girulatis

    German footballer and manager (d. 1963).

  • Robert Kerr

    Irish-canadian sprinter and coach (b. 1882).

  • Stanislaw Wiechowicz

    Composer dies at 69.

  • Bobby Kerr

    Canadian runner (born 1882).

  • Natasha Lytess
  • Ernst Marischka
  • Edward Tritschler
  • Carmen Barradas

What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

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May 12, 1963: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 1963:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 1963:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 1963:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 1963: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 1963 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 12, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1963 was I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 12, 1963: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Will Follow Him
  2. - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
  3. - If You Wanna Be Happy
  4. - Pipeline
  5. - Can't Get Used To Losing You

May 12, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 12, 1963: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 12, 1963 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - From Me To You
  2. - How Do You Do It?
  3. - Can't Get Used To Losing You
  4. - Scarlett O'Hara
  5. - From A Jack To A King

May 12, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1963 was Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 12, 1963: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 12, 1963 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby Workout
  2. - He's So Fine
  3. - I Will Follow Him
  4. - Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)
  5. - If You Wanna Be Happy

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May 12, 1963: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 1963 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The List of Adrian Messenger

The List of Adrian Messenger

Release year: 1963

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster

Country: United States of America

Violent Midnight

Violent Midnight

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Richard Hilliard

Starring: Lee Philips, Shepperd Strudwick, Jean Hale, Lorraine Rogers

Doctor of Doom

Doctor of Doom

Release year: 1963

Directed by: René Cardona

Starring: Lorena Velázquez, Armando Silvestre, Elizabeth Campbell, Roberto Cañedo

Omicron

Omicron

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti

Starring: Renato Salvatori, Ugo Gregoretti, Rosemary Dexter, Calisto Calisti

Country: Italy

Spencer's Mountain

Spencer's Mountain

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, James MacArthur, Donald Crisp

Country: United States of America

May 12, 1963: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 12, 1963 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Party Time

Party Time

Release year: 1963

Directed by: ---

Take Two

Take Two

Release year: 1963

Directed by: John Terlesky

Planet Patrol

Planet Patrol

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Russ Mazzolla

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Robert Young

Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

Release year: 1963

May 12, 1963: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 12, 1963 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Great Hunger by Cecil Woodham-Smith

The Great Hunger

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The 1840s Irish potato famine, which was perhaps the worst event of Victorian history, saw over a million people die and many more flee to America.

Final Verdict by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Final Verdict

By:

Final verdict

O Ye Jigs & Juleps! by Virginia Cary Hudson

O Ye Jigs & Juleps!

By:

O Ye Jigs

Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck

Travels With Charley

By:

A personal journey through America as told by one its most loved writers. To hear the speech and smell the grass and trees, and to see the sights,

Washington Wife by Ellen Maury Slayden

Washington Wife

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Who was the US President on May 12, 1963?

On May 12, 1963 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1963?

On May 12, 1963 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 1963?

On May 12, 1963 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

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What happened in 1963?

1963 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Hot line between Moscow-Washington, DC installed
  • WTEV (now WLNE) TV channel 6 in Providence RI begins broadcasting
  • WOUB TV channel 20 in Athens, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting

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What was the calendar for May 1963?

May 1963 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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