Tuesday May 01, 1962: on this day

May 01, 1962 was the 121st day of the year 1962, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 01, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 01, 1962, who was born and died on May 01, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Soldier Boy by The Shirelles), movies (e.g. Maid for Murder, directed by Robert Asher), TV series (e.g. Brothers In Law) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1962?


May 01, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1962 can also be written as 5/1/1962 in the US and as 1/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1962:

  • Jfk authorizes area redevelopment act (ara)
  • Bo belinsky pitches a no-hitter, in his fourth start.
  • Us president john kennedy authorizes area redevelopment act (ara).

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May 01, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1962 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 May 01, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:42 am and setting at 06:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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Who was born on May 01, 1962?


Famous people born on May 01, 1962:

  • Maia Morgenstern
    Maia Morgenstern

    Romanian actress.

  • Jonnette Fitzgerald

    Jonnette Fitzgerald was an acclaimed American author known for her award-winning novels.

  • Leston Payne

    Leston Payne is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 45th district since 2009.

  • Onetta Wilson

    Onetta Wilson is a former member of the Texas State Senate, representing the 23rd district.

  • Mare Carter

    Australian author known for her young adult fiction novels.

  • Ted Sundquist

    American football player, coach, and manager.

  • Charles Halton

    American murderer.

  • Kevin Duggan

    American homicide.

  • Paula Weishoff in Hollywood

    California, usa; volleyball player (olympics-silver-1984, bronze-1992, 1996).

  • Reggie Pleasant

    Cornerback for the canadian football league (edmonton eskimos).

  • Owen Paul
  • Roberto Serniotti
  • Carine Russo
  • Jörgen Sundqvist
  • Claudio Golinelli
  • Pier Augusto Stagi
  • Hans Simonsson

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 10 months old,

or 742 months and 27 days old,

or 3230 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22612 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1962.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1962?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 01, 1962.

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May 01, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1962:

  • Salvatore Scoca
  • Sydney Cockerell
  • Hans Lem

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

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May 01, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1962:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1962:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 01, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Soldier Boy
  2. - Mashed Potato Time
  3. - Johnny Angel
  4. - Stranger On The Shore
  5. - Good Luck Charm

May 01, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 01, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nut Rocker
  2. - Wonderful Land
  3. - Good Luck Charm
  4. - Hey Little Girl
  5. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

May 01, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 01, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mashed Potato Time
  2. - Love Letters
  3. - Soul Twist
  4. - Soldier Boy
  5. - Something's Got A Hold On Me

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May 01, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maid for Murder

Maid for Murder

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Asher

Starring: Bob Monkhouse, Alfred Marks, Hattie Jacques, Anna Karina

The Road to Hong Kong

The Road to Hong Kong

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Norman Panama

Starring: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Joan Collins, Robert Morley

Hands of a Stranger

Hands of a Stranger

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Newt Arnold

Starring: Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah, Ted Otis

The Counterfeit Traitor

The Counterfeit Traitor

Release year: 1962

Directed by: George Seaton

Starring: William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz

The Horizontal Lieutenant

The Horizontal Lieutenant

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus

May 01, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

Benny Hill

Benny Hill

Release year: 1962

Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Space Angel

Space Angel

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Dick Darley

May 01, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Plantagenets by Thomas B. Costain

The Last Plantagenets

By:

The developments that characterized England's reigns as monarchs, from Richard II through Henry VII are detailed

Captain Newman, M.D. by Leo Calvin Rosten

Captain Newman, M.D.

By:

Captain Newman M.D. Captain Newman, M.D. invites you to do rounds on the ward at an Army psychiatric Hospital where wounded veterans have lost touch and forgotten about civilian life.

The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart

The Ivy Tree

By:

Mary Grey had travelled from Canada to Northumberland, the country of her forebears. The shout broke the silence as she enjoyed the orderly, sparse beauty of England's northern fallss.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

The Rich Nations And The Poor Nations by Barbara Ward

The Rich Nations And The Poor Nations

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May 01, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1962?

On May 01, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1962?

On May 01, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1962?

On May 01, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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history

What happened in 1962?

1962 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
  • 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
  • Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome

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What was the calendar for May 1962?

May 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1962 calendar looked like.

Tuesday May 1, 1962