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1963 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in January 1963

• January 1, 1963: Bogle\u2013Chandler case: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation scientist Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Mrs. Margaret Chandler are found dead (presumed poisoned), in bushland near the Lane Cove River, Sydney, Australia.
• January 2, 1963: Battle of Ap Bac: The Viet Cong win their first major victory.
• January 9, 1963: A total penumbral lunar eclipse is visible in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and is the 56th lunar eclipse of Lunar Saros 114. Gamma has a value of \u22121.01282.
• January 13, 1963: 1963 Togolese coup d'état: A military coup in Togo results in the installation of coup leader Emmanuel Bodjoll\u00e9 as president.
• January 17, 1963: A last quarter moon occurs between the penumbral lunar eclipse and the annular solar eclipse, only 12 hours, 29 minutes after apogee.
• January 19, 1963: Soviet spy Gheorghe Pintilie is removed from his position as Deputy Interior Minister of the Romanian People's Republic, as a step in ensuring Romania's political independence; the Workers' Party Politburo discusses way of neutralizing Soviet intelligence networks [...] which Gheorghe Pintilie had coordinated.
• January 22, 1963: France and West Germany sign the \u00c9lys\u00e9e Treaty.
• January 25, 1963: A large annular solar eclipse covered 99.5% of the Sun and a narrow path at most 19.6\u00a0km (12.2\u00a0mi). It was visible in Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Madagascar, and was the 26th solar eclipse of Solar Saros 140. Gamma had a value of -0.48984.
• January 26, 1963: The Australia Day shootings rock Perth; 2 people are shot dead and 3 others injured by Eric Edgar Cooke.
• January 29, 1963: French President Charles de Gaulle vetoes the United Kingdom's entry into the European Common Market.
• February 5, 1963: European Court of Justice's ruling establishes the principle of direct effect, a basic tenet of European Union law.
• February 8, 1963: US citizens' travel, financial and commercial transactions to Cuba are made illegal by the John F. Kennedy Administration.
• February 10, 1963: Five Japanese cities merge to become Kitakyūshū, with a population over 1 million.
• February 12, 1963: Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 705 crashes in Florida Everglades, killing all 43 aboard.
• February 14, 1963: Harold Wilson becomes leader of the opposition Labour Party in the United Kingdom, later becoming prime minister in October 1964.
• February 21, 1963: 5.6 Mw Marj earthquake affects northern Libya, causing significant casualties and damage.
• February 27, 1963: Juan Bosch takes office as the 41st president of the Dominican Republic.
• March 4, 1963: Six people sentenced to death for conspiring to assassinate President Charles de Gaulle in Paris; five pardoned, one executed.
• March 17, 1963: Mount Agung erupts on Bali, killing approximately 1,500 people.
• March 23, 1963: "Dansevise" by Grethe & Jørgen Ingmann wins Eurovision Song Contest 1963 for Denmark.
• March 30, 1963: Indigenous Australians legally allowed to drink alcohol in New South Wales.
• April 7, 1963: Yugoslavia declared socialist republic; Josip Broz Tito named President for Life; significant in shaping post-WWII Yugoslavia's political landscape.
• April 8, 1963: 35th Academy Awards: Lawrence of Arabia wins Best Picture; celebrates excellence in filmmaking, influencing future film productions.
• April 10, 1963: U.S. nuclear submarine Thresher sinks; 129 lives lost; prompted safety improvements in submarine operations.
• April 11, 1963: Pope John XXIII's encyclical Pacem in terris promotes universal peace, justice, and liberty; significant in Catholic social teaching.
• April 12, 1963: Soviet nuclear submarine K-33 collides with Finnish merchant vessel; highlights risks of nuclear accidents during Cold War.
• April 14, 1963: Institute of Mental Health in Belgrade established; contributes to mental healthcare research and treatment in Serbia.
• April 16, 1963: Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' advocates nonviolent resistance; influential in the Civil Rights Movement.
• April 20, 1963: Front de libération du Québec bombs Canadian Army recruitment center, killing a night watchman; marks escalation of FLQ's separatist activities.
• April 21, 1963: First election of the Universal House of Justice in the Baháʼí Faith; significant in the religion's administrative structure.
• April 22, 1963: Lester Bowles Pearson becomes 14th Prime Minister of Canada; his policies shape Canada's political and economic development.
• April 28, 1963: 1963 general election in Italy; results impact country's political landscape and subsequent government policies.
• April 29, 1963: Buddy Rogers becomes first WWWF Champion; marks the beginning of the World Wrestling Federation, now WWE, a global sports entertainment company.
• May 1, 1963: Coca-Cola introduces its first diet drink, Tab cola. Important as it was the first diet soda on the market.
• May 2, 1963: Berthold Seliger launches a 3-stage rocket in Germany, the only sounding rocket developed there. Important as it was the first successful rocket launch in Germany.
• May 4, 1963: The Le Monde Theater fire in Dioirbel, Senegal kills 64 people. Important as it was one of the deadliest theater fires in history.
• May 8, 1963: Huế Phật Đản shootings: The Army of the Republic of Vietnam kills 9 Buddhists for defying a ban on flying the Buddhist flag. Important as it sparked the Buddhist crisis in South Vietnam.
• May 13, 1963: A smallpox outbreak hits Stockholm, Sweden, lasting until July. Important as it was one of the last major smallpox outbreaks in Europe.
• May 14, 1963: Kuwait becomes the 111th member of the United Nations. Important as it increased the UN's membership and influence.
• May 15, 1963: NASA launches Gordon Cooper on Mercury-Atlas 9, the last Mercury mission. Important as it marked the end of the Mercury program.
• May 22, 1963: A.C. Milan wins the 1962–63 European Cup (football). Important as it was their first European Cup title.
• May 23, 1963: Fidel Castro visits the Soviet Union. Important as it strengthened the relationship between Cuba and the Soviet Union.
• May 25, 1963: The Organisation of African Unity is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Important as it promoted unity and cooperation among African states.
• June 3, 1963: Army of the Republic of Vietnam uses chemical weapons on Buddhist protestors, leading to injuries and US threats to cut aid.
• June 4, 1963: President John F. Kennedy authorizes continued issuance of silver certificates by the Secretary of the Treasury.
• June 5, 1963: First annual National Hockey League Entry Draft held in Montreal.
• June 10, 1963: President John F. Kennedy signs the Equal Pay Act of 1963 into law, promoting equal pay for equal work.
• June 11, 1963: Buddhist monk Thích Quảng Đức self-immolates in Saigon to protest oppression by the Ngô Đình Diệm administration.
• June 13, 1963: Cancellation of Mercury-Atlas 10 mission marks the end of Project Mercury, the United States' manned spaceflight program.
• June 15, 1963: AC Cobra race car makes its debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning its class the following year.
• June 16, 1963: Vostok 6 mission carries Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space.
• June 19, 1963: Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, returns to Earth after a successful mission.
• June 20, 1963: Moscow–Washington hotline, a direct communications link between the Soviet Union and the United States, is established.
• June 21, 1963: Pope Paul VI succeeds Pope John XXIII as the 262nd pope of the Catholic Church.
• June 26, 1963: President John F. Kennedy delivers his iconic "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech in West Berlin, Germany.
• July 1, 1963: ZIP codes introduced by the United States Postal Service to improve mail sorting and delivery efficiency.
• July 5, 1963: Israel and Japan establish full diplomatic relations, upgrading their legations to embassies.
• July 7, 1963: Secret police loyal to Ngô Đình Nhu attack American journalists covering Buddhist crisis in South Vietnam, leading to international condemnation.
• July 11, 1963: South African police raid Liliesleaf Farm, arresting African National Congress leaders, including Nelson Mandela, in a major blow to the anti-apartheid movement.
• July 19, 1963: American pilot Joe Walker reaches an altitude of 65.8 miles in the X-15 rocket plane, achieving sub-orbital spaceflight.
• July 26, 1963: A devastating earthquake in Skopje, Yugoslavia (present-day North Macedonia), results in 1,800 fatalities.
• July 30, 1963: Soviet newspaper Izvestia announces that British diplomat and double agent Kim Philby has been granted asylum in Moscow, causing a major scandal.
• August 5, 1963: Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty signed between US, UK, and USSR to limit nuclear testing.
• August 8, 1963: Great Train Robbery in Buckinghamshire, England, was a famous heist of a Royal Mail train.
• August 14, 1963: Devastating forest fire in Paraná State, Brazil, resulted in the loss of 4.94 million acres and 110 lives.
• August 15, 1963: President Fulbert Youlou overthrown in the Republic of Congo after a three-day uprising.
• August 21, 1963: Xá Lợi Pagoda raids in South Vietnam led to the vandalization of Buddhist pagodas, arrests, and deaths, prompting the US to explore alternative leadership.
• August 22, 1963: American test pilot Joe Walker achieved a sub-orbital spaceflight in the X-15, reaching an altitude of 67.0 miles.
• August 24, 1963: First games played in the Bundesliga, the primary professional football league in West Germany.
• August 28, 1963: Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement.
• September 1, 1963: Belgium implements language areas and facilities, leading to further state reforms.
• September 6, 1963: Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI) is established.
• September 10, 1963: Sicilian Mafia boss Bernardo Provenzano is indicted for murder, captured in 2006.
• September 15, 1963: 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, kills four and injures twenty-two, a significant event in the American civil rights movement.
• September 16, 1963: Malaysia is formed through the merger of several territories, including the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo (renamed Sabah), and Sarawak.
• September 18, 1963: Rioters burn down the British Embassy in Jakarta to protest the formation of Malaysia.
• September 23, 1963: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is established in Saudi Arabia.
• September 24, 1963: The United States Senate ratifies the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, limiting nuclear testing.
• September 25, 1963: Juan Bosch is overthrown in a coup d'état in the Dominican Republic.
• September 29, 1963: The second period of the Second Vatican Council opens in Rome, focusing on church reforms.
• October 1, 1963: President John F. Kennedy of the United States hosted a luncheon in Rockville, Maryland, to honor Emperor Haile Selassie. This gesture of friendship and respect aimed to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two nations.
• October 2, 1963: Nigeria transitioned from a constitutional monarchy to a republic, marking a significant shift in its political structure. The 1st Republican Constitution established a framework for a democratic government with a president as the head of state.
• October 3, 1963: A violent coup d'état in Honduras resulted in the overthrow of President Ramón Villeda Morales and the end of a period of reform. This coup ushered in two decades of military rule under General Oswaldo López Arellano, suppressing democratic institutions and curtailing civil liberties.
• October 4, 1963: Hurricane Flora, one of the most devastating Atlantic storms in history, ravaged Hispaniola and Cuba. The catastrophic event caused immense destruction, claiming the lives of nearly 7,000 individuals.
• October 7, 1963: Amid strained relations between South Vietnam and the United States, First Lady Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu embarked on a speaking tour in the US. Her outspoken criticism of the Kennedy administration further exacerbated tensions, contributing to the growing rift between the two nations.
• October 9, 1963: A catastrophic landslide behind the Vajont Dam in northeast Italy triggered a massive wave of water that overtopped the dam. This devastating event resulted in the tragic loss of over 2,000 lives, highlighting the importance of proper dam safety and risk management.
• October 10, 1963: The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed in August 1963, took effect. This landmark agreement aimed to reduce the risk of nuclear war by prohibiting nuclear weapon tests in the atmosphere, outer space, and underwater.
• October 14, 1963: A revolution erupted in Radfan, South Yemen, against British colonial rule. This uprising marked the beginning of a struggle for independence, eventually leading to the establishment of an independent South Yemen in 1967.
• October 16, 1963: Ludwig Erhard succeeded Konrad Adenauer as Chancellor of West Germany. This transition marked a change in leadership, with Erhard's focus on economic growth and free-market principles.
• October 19, 1963: Alec Douglas-Home replaced Harold Macmillan as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This political shift signaled a change in leadership and brought about a new era in British politics.
• October 24, 1963: A tragic fire broke out at the Soviet Union's Baikonur Cosmodrome, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. The incident occurred in an underground missile silo, highlighting the dangers associated with the handling and storage of sensitive military equipment.
• October 30, 1963: Lamborghini, a renowned Italian car manufacturer, was founded. This event marked the beginning of a legacy of producing high-performance luxury sports cars, solidifying Lamborghini's position as a prominent player in the automotive industry.
• October 31, 1963: A gas explosion during a Holiday on Ice show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis, United States, resulted in the tragic loss of 81 lives. This incident brought attention to the importance of safety measures and emergency preparedness at public events.
• November 1, 1963: Arecibo Observatory, a radio telescope, begins operation in Puerto Rico. It was a significant scientific achievement and allowed astronomers to study the universe in unprecedented detail.
• November 2, 1963: South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem is arrested and assassinated in a coup. This event marked a turning point in the Vietnam War and led to increased instability in the country.
• November 6, 1963: General Dương Văn Minh takes over as leader of South Vietnam after the coup. His leadership was short-lived, and he was eventually replaced by Nguyễn Văn Thiệu.
• November 7, 1963: 11 German miners are rescued from a collapsed mine after 14 days. This event became known as the "miracle of Lengede" and was a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
• November 8, 1963: Finnair aircraft OH-LCA crashes before landing at Mariehamn Airport on Åland. The crash resulted in the deaths of all 22 people on board.
• November 9, 1963: Miike coal mine explosion kills 458 and sends 839 carbon monoxide poisoning victims to the hospital. This disaster highlighted the need for improved safety measures in coal mines.
• November 10, 1963: Malcolm X delivers his historic "Message to the Grass Roots" speech in Detroit, Michigan. This speech was a powerful call for civil rights and racial justice.
• November 14, 1963: A volcanic eruption under the sea near Iceland creates a new island, Surtsey. This event is significant because it allowed scientists to study the formation of new landmasses.
• December 3, 1963: The Warren Commission was established to investigate the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy. The commission's report concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating Kennedy, but many people believe that there was a conspiracy.
• December 4, 1963: The Second Vatican Council was a gathering of Catholic bishops that met in Rome from 1962 to 1965. The council made a number of changes to the Catholic Church, including allowing Mass to be said in the vernacular (the local language) and encouraging dialogue with other religions.
• December 5, 1963: The Seliger Forschungs-und-Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, a German company, demonstrated rockets for military use to military representatives of non-NATO countries near Cuxhaven. This action was protested by the Soviet Union, which claimed that it violated allied laws.
• December 7, 1963: The first instant replay system to use videotape instead of film was used by Tony Verna, a CBS-TV director, during a live televised sporting event, the Army–Navy Game of college football played in Philadelphia, United States.
• December 8, 1963: Pan Am Flight 214 crashed near Elkton, Maryland, United States, after being struck by lightning, killing 81 people.
• December 10, 1963: Zanzibar gained independence from the United Kingdom and became a constitutional monarchy under Sultan Jamshid bin Abdullah.
• December 12, 1963: Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom and Jomo Kenyatta became the prime minister.
• December 20, 1963: The Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials began. These trials were held in Frankfurt, Germany, and resulted in the conviction of 22 former members of the SS who had been involved in the operation of the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.
• December 21, 1963: The Cyprus Emergency began. This was a period of inter-communal fighting between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.
• December 22, 1963: The cruise ship TSMS Lakonia caught fire 180 miles (290 km) north of Madeira, resulting in the loss of 128 lives.
• December 25, 1963: İsmet İnönü of the Republican People's Party (CHP) formed the new government of Turkey.
• December 31, 1963: The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, a British protectorate in southern Africa, dissolved.