Thursday, 28th March 1963 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 44 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. 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 Paris brings drizzly with temperatures between 3°C and 12°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning 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 Thursday, 28th March in Paris, FR.
Paris, the capital of France, served as a centre of cultural and political significance throughout the twentieth century, positioned along the Seine River in north-central France. The city has maintained its influence as a hub for art, literature and international diplomacy across multiple generations.
On 28th March 1963, drizzly conditions prevailed across Paris whilst the city observed events unfolding elsewhere. In the United States, civil rights activists demonstrated their commitment to equality when over one hundred high school students conducted a sit-in protest in Rome, Georgia, challenging segregation policies. Meanwhile, in Eastern Europe, the trajectory of regional conflict was shaped by earlier episodes of violence, including the Kosovo War incident of 1999 when Serbian police and special forces killed around 93 Kosovo Albanians in the village of Izbica, an event that would later inform international humanitarian concerns.
The astronomical conditions on this date were noteworthy for observers of the night sky. A waning gibbous moon hung above the drizzling Parisian streets, whilst the Sun occupied Aries, the zodiac sign associated with the period between late March and mid-April. These celestial circumstances provided context for those studying lunar cycles and astrological positions during this historical moment.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 28th March 1963
Spring teaches this: fractures prepare renewal.
Fortune of the Day
28th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on March 28 blend Aries boldness with Jupiter's expansive wisdom, creating natural leaders who combine vision with practical insight. Their direct, courageous nature draws people to them instinctively. These individuals radiate confidence and enthusiasm.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include courage, determination, and intellectual breadth that inspires others. Impatience and excessive optimism can push them toward hasty choices. Numerology 4 grounds them, yet impulsiveness remains their recurring challenge.
Love In relationships, they offer passion, generosity, and a genuine appetite for adventure. They seek partners who match their enthusiasm and provide intellectual depth. Long-term commitment requires more emotional restraint and consistency.
Caree & Finance They thrive in positions offering responsibility and creative freedom. Entrepreneurship, management, and pioneering projects naturally appeal to them. Financial stability comes through discipline; unchecked optimism in money matters carries real risk.
Health Their fiery nature demands regular physical activity and proper outlets for energy. Nervous tension and overexertion can disrupt sleep patterns. Meditation and deliberate rest periods support their long-term wellness.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Water).
Fun Facts About 28th March
Name Days in Your Language: Gwen, Gwenda, Gwendolyn, Gwyn, Gwynn, Gwynne
Someone born on this day in 1963 would be 63 years old today — just 23,015 days into life, which is roughly 552,371 hours, 33,142,264 minutes, or 1,988,535,885 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 87. day of the year.
There are 278 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 13 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 28th March
- Karen Lumley, English politician (died 2023) (1964)
- Jure Franko, Slovenian skier (1962)
- Simon Bazalgette, English businessman (1962)
- Byron Scott, American basketball player and coach (1961)
- José Maria Neves, Cape Verdeian politician, 4th Prime Minister of Cape Verde (1960)
Lives Remembered on 28th March
- Clemence Dane, English author and playwright (born 1888) (1965)
- Antonius Bouwens, Dutch target shooter (born 1876) (1963)
- Hugo Wast, Argentinian author (born 1883) (1962)
- W. C. Handy, American trumpet player and composer (born 1873) (1958)
- Stylianos Lenas, Greek-Cypriot member of the National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA) against the British rule (born 1931) (1957)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 28th March
- Christian feast day: Christopher Wharton
- Christian feast day: Jeanne-Marie de Maille
- Christian feast day: Józef Sebastian Pelczar
- Christian feast day: Priscus
- Christian feast day: Pope Sixtus III
- Christian feast day: Stephen Harding
- Christian feast day: March 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Serfs Emancipation Day (Tibet)
- Teachers' Day (Czech Republic and Slovakia)
What Happened on 28th March?
- An earthquake strikes close to Mandalay, Myanmar with a magnitude of 7.7, killing over 5400 people. (2025)
- The region of Uusimaa (with the capital city Helsinki) is temporarily isolated from the rest of Finland due to increased COVID-19 infections. (2020)
- At least one million union members, students and unemployed take to the streets in France in protest at the government's proposed First Employment Contract law. (2006)
- An earthquake shakes northern Sumatra with a magnitude of 8.6 and killing over 1000 people. (2005)
- In a friendly fire incident, two American A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft attack British tanks participating in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, killing one soldier. (2003)
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos begins operation. (2001)
- Kosovo War: Serb paramilitary and military forces kill at least 130 Kosovo Albanians in Izbica. (1999)
- In South Africa, African National Congress security guards kill dozens of Inkatha Freedom Party protesters. (1994)
- United States President George H. W. Bush posthumously awards Jesse Owens the Congressional Gold Medal. (1990)
- A coolant leak at the Three Mile Island's Unit 2 nuclear reactor outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania leads to the core overheating and a partial meltdown. (1979)