Friday, 22nd March 1963 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Water Day. Explore 66 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings drizzly with temperatures between 0°C and 4°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aries. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Friday, 22nd March in London, GB.
On 22 March 1963, London experienced drizzly weather whilst the city marked a significant moment in popular music history. The Beatles released their debut album, Please Please Me, a recording that would reshape the landscape of twentieth-century music and establish the foundation for their extraordinary career. The release arrived during a period of cultural transformation in Britain, setting the stage for the broader social changes that would define the decade. London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom's largest city, served as the epicentre of this musical revolution, drawing international attention to its emerging creative scene.
Sixty years earlier, on the same calendar date in 1896, Charilaos Vasilakos became the first winner of the modern marathon competition, an event staged in preparation for the inaugural Summer Olympics. This achievement marked a crucial moment in the revival of Olympic sport and demonstrated Greece's commitment to honouring its ancient athletic heritage. The marathon event would become one of the Olympic Games' most prestigious disciplines, continuing the tradition established at the inaugural 1896 Athens Games.
The meteorological and astronomical conditions on 22 March 1963 reflected the transitional nature of late winter. The drizzly conditions across London typified the season's unpredictable weather patterns. Astrologically, the date fell within the Aries zodiac period, whilst the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, approaching fullness in the night sky. These celestial and atmospheric conditions provided the backdrop to a day marked by cultural significance in the musical sphere.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 22nd March 1963
Spring's arrival reminds: new growth demands the old root's surrender.
Fortune of the Day
22nd March in the Stars – Star Sign Aries
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on March 22nd embody the Aries spirit with added wisdom from Jupiter's influence. They are energetic, courageous and direct, driving projects forward and inspiring others through their pioneering nature. An inner curiosity gives them a sense of greater purpose.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in courage, initiative and expansive thinking. They take risks and create change. The weakness: impatience and impulsivity can lead to hasty decisions without reflection or deeper consideration of consequences.
Love In relationships, they bring passion and authenticity. Partners appreciate their honesty and energy. However, they need freedom and a partner who respects their independence and can keep pace with their intensity.
Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in leadership roles or self-directed ventures. Their entrepreneurial spirit seeks growth and new challenges. They pursue financial goals with determination, but should curb impulsive spending habits.
Health Their natural vitality requires physical outlets through sports and intense activity. Mental peace through meditation fosters balance. Learning to take timely breaks prevents burnout and sustains their fire.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Water).
Fun Facts About 22nd March
Name Days in Your Language: Lea, Leah, Lee, Leigh, Leighton, Parker
Someone born on this day in 1963 would be 63 years old today — just 23,067 days into life, which is roughly 553,612 hours, 33,216,774 minutes, or 1,993,006,446 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 81. day of the year.
There are 284 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 12 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 22nd March
- Todd Ewen, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2015) (1966)
- Artis Pabriks, Latvian academic and politician, 11th Minister for Defence of Latvia (1966)
- António Pinto, Portuguese runner (1966)
- Brian Shaw, American basketball player and coach (1966)
- Ice MC, British rapper (1965)
- Deborah Bull, English ballerina (1963)
- Pelle Eklund, Swedish ice hockey player (1963)
- Susan Ann Sulley, English pop singer (1963)
- Hannu Virta, Finnish ice hockey player and coach (1963)
- Martín Vizcarra, Peruvian engineer and politician, 67th President of Peru (1963)
Lives Remembered on 22nd March
- Lionel Jospin, French civil servant and politician, 165th Prime Minister of France (born 1937) (2026)
- Jessica Aber, American lawyer (born 1981) (2025)
- Andy Peebles, English radio DJ, television presenter and cricket commentator (born 1948) (2025)
- Laurent de Brunhoff, French author and illustrator (born 1925) (2024)
- Scott Walker, British-American singer-songwriter (born 1943) (2019)
- Johan van Hulst, Dutch politician, academic and author, Yad Vashem recipient (born 1911) (2018)
- Rob Ford, Canadian businessman and politician, 64th Mayor of Toronto (born 1969) (2016)
- Rita Gam, American actress (born 1927) (2016)
- Arkady Arkanov, Ukrainian-Russian actor and playwright (born 1933) (2015)
- Horst Buhtz, German footballer and manager (born 1923) (2015)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 22nd March
- Bihar Day (Bihar, India)
- Christian feast day: Basil of Ancyra
- Christian feast day: Blessed Clemens August Graf von Galen
- Christian feast day: Darerca of Ireland
- Christian feast day: Epaphroditus
- Christian feast day: Jonathan Edwards (Lutheranism)
- Christian feast day: Lea of Rome
- Christian feast day: Nicholas Owen
- Christian feast day: Paul of Narbonne
- Christian feast day: March 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Earliest day on which Easter Sunday can fall (last in 1818, will not happen again until 2285), while April 25 is the latest. (Christianity)
- Emancipation Day or Día de la Abolición de la Esclavitud (Puerto Rico)
- World Water Day (International)
What Happened on 22nd March?
- Air Canada Express Flight 8646, a Bombardier CRJ-900 operated by Jazz Aviation, collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Two fatalities were reported, both being the captain and the co-pilot. This marked the first fatal accident involving a CRJ-900. (2026)
- At least 145 people are killed and 551 injured in a bombing and mass shooting at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Russia. (2024)
- Ten people are killed in a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado. (2021)
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces the country's largest ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. (2020)
- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces a national lockdown and the country's first ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. (2020)
- The Special Counsel investigation on the 2016 United States presidential election concludes when Robert Mueller submits his report to the United States Attorney General. (2019)
- Two buses crash in Kitampo, a town north of Ghana's capital Accra, killing at least 50 people. (2019)
- A terrorist attack in London near the Houses of Parliament leaves four people dead and at least 20 injured. (2017)
- Syrian civil war: Five hundred members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are airlifted south of the Euphrates by United States Air Force helicopters, beginning the Battle of Tabqa. (2017)
- Three suicide bombers kill 32 people and injure 316 in the 2016 Brussels bombings at the airport and at the Maelbeek/Maalbeek metro station. (2016)