What happened on Saturday September 21, 1963?

Here's what happened on September 21, 1963:

• 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing A devastating terrorist bombing occurred at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, where a time bomb exploded in the church basement, killing four young African-American girls and injuring 22 other children attending Sunday school. This tragic event was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting the brutal racial violence faced by Black Americans during the segregation era.
• First Black Students Integrate Alabama Schools In a landmark moment for civil rights, Black students registered at white schools in Alabama for the first time, facing intense resistance from Governor George Wallace, who deployed state troopers in an attempt to prevent school integration. This event symbolized the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States during the 1960s.
• Formation of Malaysia A significant geopolitical event occurred with the formation of Malaysia through the merger of the 11 states of the Federation of Malaya and the British colonies of Singapore, North Borneo (renamed Sabah), and Sarawak. This marked an important step in the decolonization process in Southeast Asia.
• Swissair Flight 306 Tragedy A devastating aviation disaster occurred when Swissair Flight 306, a jet airliner en route to Rome, crashed shortly after takeoff from Zurich, resulting in the tragic loss of all 80 people aboard. This incident highlighted the critical importance of aviation safety and investigation.
• The Outer Limits TV Show Premiere The groundbreaking science fiction anthology television show *The Outer Limits* made its debut on the ABC television network, beginning with the episode 'The Galaxy Being'. This series would go on to become a significant influence in the science fiction television genre.
• Mario Andretti's First Major Auto Race Racing legend Mario Andretti participated in his first major auto race, competing in a United States Auto Club (USAC) stock car event in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This marked the beginning of what would become an illustrious career in motorsports.
• Hurricane Cindy Formation Hurricane Cindy formed approximately 200 miles east-northeast of Brownsville, Texas, marking the beginning of a potential tropical weather system in the Gulf of Mexico.
• Anti-Government Demonstrations in Chad Violent anti-government demonstrations in Fort-Lamy, Chad, were brutally suppressed, resulting in the reported death of 300 people. This event underscores the political instability and human rights challenges in post-colonial African nations.

Events in 1963

September 21, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 21, 1963

Newspapers from Sep. 21, 1963

September 21, 1963: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Washington Redskins - Los Angeles Rams : 37 - 14

September 21, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 264th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1963 can also be written as 9/21/1963 in the US and as 21/9/1963 in UK and Europe.

September 21, 1963 in September 1963 calendar

Famous people born on September 21, 1963:

• Angus Macfadyen

  Scottish actor and screenwriter known for his portrayal of Robert the Bruce in 'Braveheart' and his work in independent films.

• Curtly Ambrose

  Legendary West Indian fast bowler who was one of the most intimidating cricketers of his era, known for his height and fierce bowling style.

• Cecil Fielder

  Powerful Major League Baseball first baseman who was known for his home run hitting ability, particularly during his time with the Detroit...

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on September 21st

Famous people died on September 21, 1963:

• Paulino Masip

  Spanish author, playwright, and screenwriter (b. 1899).

• Emanuele Palazzotto

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on September 21st

September 21, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1963 was Blue Velvet by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Bobby Vinton - Blue Velvet
2. The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back
3. Trini Lopez - If I Had A Hammer
4. Martha & the Vandellas - Heat Wave
5. The Jaynetts - Sally, Go 'Round The Roses

September 21, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 21, 1963 was She Loves You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. The Beatles - She Loves You
2. Cliff Richard - It's All In The Game
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Bad To Me
4. Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme - I Want To Stay Here
5. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - I'll Never Get Over You

September 21, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 21, 1963 was Heat Wave by Martha & The Vandellas, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Martha & The Vandellas - Heat Wave
2. Major Lance - The Monkey Time
3. Little Johnny Taylor - Part Time Love
4. Sam Cooke - Frankie And Johnny
5. Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters - Cry Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

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September 21, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 21, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 21, 1963 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 21, 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 September 21, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 10:06 am and setting at 09:37 pm.

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

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Someone born on September 21, 1963 is:

61 years 7 months old,

or 739 months and 12 days old,

or 3215 weeks

or 22505 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 21, 1963?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 21, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 21, 1963.

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