August 8, 1963, was a Thursday. It was 61 years, 4 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
What happened on August 8, 1963?
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 8, 1963:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Cleopatra" was at the top of the box office on August 8, 1963.
This date was 22,416 days ago. Approximately 747 months have passed. It was the 220th day of 1963, in week 32. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 61 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 249 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Thursday, August 8, 1963. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. The summer of 1963 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September.
In America, the song "Fingertips" by Little Stevie Wonder is at the top of the singles charts, while "Sweets For My Sweet" by The Searchers is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Cleopatra is at the top of the box office. Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1950s are still popular. Women are wearing tailored skirts, short boxy jackets and shift dresses. Trousers are also becoming popular amongst women. Meanwhile, men are wearing polo shirts, argyle socks, sweater vests, loafers and harrington jackets. Because it's 1963, radio stations are playing hit songs from music artists such as The Chiffons, Paul & Paula, The Four Seasons, Little Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs and The Singing Nun. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John F. Kennedy, Herbert Hoover, and Sam Cooke would all still be alive.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Perry Mason", "Rawhide", "The Andy Griffith Show", and "Route 66". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "The Gumby Show", "My Three Sons", and "Mister Ed". Popular toys at the moment include the Hula Hoop, Barbie, Etch A Sketch, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 8, 1963.
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Notable events that happened close to August 8, 1963.
Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
The following TV shows were popular in August 1963:
1963 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick Riviera, the Rover P6, the Honda S500, the Vauxhall Viva, the Chevrolet Corvette (C2), and the Mercedes-Benz 600.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1963:
Toys and games that were popular in 1963:
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1963.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 8, 1969, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 8.
National holidays and famous events that fall on August 8:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on August 8, 1963.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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