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October 01, 1962 was the 274th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 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 October 01, 1962, who was born and died on October 01, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 01, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sherry by The 4 Seasons), movies (e.g. A Prize of Arms, directed by Cliff Owen), TV series (e.g. Mchale'S Navy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 1st, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 01, 1962?
- October 01, 1962: What happened on that day?
- October 01, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 01, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 01, 1962?
- October 01, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 01, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- October 01, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 01, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- October 01, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 01, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 01, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 01, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 01, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on October 01, 1962?
What day of the week was October 01, 1962?
October 01, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 274th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 01, 1962 can also be written as 10/1/1962 in the US and as 1/10/1962 in UK and Europe.
October 01, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 01, 1962:
- Barbra streisand signs her 1st recording contract (with columbia)
- James meredith became 1st black at university of mississippi
- Lucy show premieres
- San francisco beat the dodgers, 8-0 in 1st of best-of-3 nl playoff
- Un gives netherlands control of new-guinea
- Wedh tv channel 24 in hartford, ct (pbs) begins broadcasting
- Us national radio astronomy observatory gets a 300-foot (91-metre) radio telescope.
- Brian epstein signs a contract to manage the beatles through 1977.
- Johnny carson begins a 30-year run as the host of the tonight show starring johnny carson at nbc.
- First broadcast of the tonight show starring johnny carson
- James meredith enters the university of mississippi, defying racial segregation rules.
October 01, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 01, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 1st, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 01, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 01, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:17 am and setting at 08:56 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1962.
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Who was born on October 01, 1962?
Famous people born on October 01, 1962:
![Hakeem Kae-Kazim]()
Hakeem Kae-KazimNigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.
![Esai Morales]()
Esai MoralesAmerican actor makes his new york stage debut at 17.
- Mitch Lowe
Co-founder of Netflix and former president of Redbox.
- Paul Walsh
English footballer and sportscaster.
- Attaphol Buspakom
Thai manager and footballer (d. 2015).
- Nico Claesen
Belgian coach and footballer.
- Micky Flanagan
English comedian.
- Trevor Baxter
Record holder for high jumping on a skateboard.
- Isabelle Guion de Meritens
At 50, she was the first female general (brigadier), in the french national gendarmerie.
- Fernando Albán Salazar
- Nicola Coppola
- Paul Kostabi
- Juana Molina
- Gianluca Nani
- Iñaki Munita
Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:
![Jimmy Carter]()
Jimmy CarterAmerican politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.
![Brie Larson]()
Brie LarsonBrie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.
![Zach Galifianakis]()
Zach GalifianakisZach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...
![Julie Andrews]()
Julie AndrewsBritish-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.
![Jeane Manson]()
Jeane MansonAmerican singer, model, and actress living in france.
![Philippe Noiret]()
Philippe NoiretFrench actor, both on tv and in film.
![Matthew Daddario]()
Matthew DaddarioMatthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.
![Randy Quaid]()
Randy QuaidRandy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.
![Stella Stevens]()
Stella StevensStella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.
![George Peppard]()
George PeppardAmerican actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
October 01, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 6 months old,
or 738 months and 26 days old,
or 3212 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22489 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 01, 1962?
There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 01, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 01, 1962.
October 01, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 01, 1962:
- Ludwig Bemelmans
Writer and illustrator best known for the 'Madeline' children's book series.
- Raoul Nordling
What famous deaths happened on October 1st?
Famous deaths on October 1st:
![Giuliano Gemma]()
Giuliano GemmaGiuliano gemma was an italian actor known for his roles in spaghetti western films such as a pistol for ringo and day of anger.
- Richard Avedon
American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.
- Gamble Rogers
Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.
- Idonia Glaser
Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Fount Leakey
Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.
- Loui Leakey
Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.
- Dierre Corneille
French playwright who is considered one of the founders of French tragedy and a pioneer of the Neoclassical movement in theater.
- Spyridon Marinatos
Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.
- Pavle Vuisić
Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.
- Reathel Bean
Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 1st
October 01, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 01, 1962:
- Singapore - Children's Day
- Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- World Vegetarian Day
- French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
- San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
- Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
- People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
- RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
- Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
Observances on October 01, 1962:
- International Day of Older Persons
October 01, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 01, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 01, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 01, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The 4 Seasons - Sherry
- Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
- Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
- Chris Montez - Let's Dance
- Booker T. & The M.G.s - Green Onions
October 01, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 01, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tornados - Telstar
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Tommy Roe - Sheila
- Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
- Elvis Presley - She's Not You
October 01, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 01, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The 4 Seasons - Sherry
- Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
- Brook Benton - Lie To Me
- The Contours - Do You Love Me
- Bobby Bland - Stormy Monday Blues
October 01, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 01, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
A Prize of Arms
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Cliff Owen
Starring: Stanley Baker, Helmut Schmid, Tom Bell, John Phillips
Dr. No
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Terence Young
Starring: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Bernard Lee, Joseph Wiseman
Country: United States of America
Sodom and Gomorrah
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Stewart Granger, Pier Angeli, Stanley Baker, Rossana Podestà
Country: United States of America
Eva
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Joseph Losey
Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Stanley Baker, Virna Lisi, James Villiers
Country: Italy
The Chapman Report
Release year: 1962
Directed by: George Cukor
Starring: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Shelley Winters, Jane Fonda, Claire Bloom
October 01, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
McHale's Navy
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Bryan Spicer
Country: United States of America
The Saint
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
The Beverly Hillbillies
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Penelope Spheeris
Country: United States of America
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Frank Capra
Country: United States of America
The Andy Williams Show
Release year: 1962
Starring: Andy Williams
Country: United States of America
October 01, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 01, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Thin Red Line
By: James Jones
These are the men of C for-Charlie company- "Mad 1st Sgt. Eddie Welsh, Pvt. 1st Class Don Doll Pvt. John Bell, Capt. James Stein, Cpl.
A Shade Of Difference
By: Allen Drury
This is the sequel to Advise and Consent, the Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller. A novel about the United Nations and racial friction by Allen Drury.
Jfk Coloring Book
By: Jackie Kannon
How could a coloring book be on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers List for 14 weeks? It was 1962.
Sex And The Single Girl
By: Helen Gurley Brown
1962, 1ST EDITION, 5TH PRINTING BEARRNARAD GEIS ASSOCIATES HARDCOVER WITH ORIGINAL 4.95 PRICE D.J CLEAN PAGES...TIGHT SPINE...CLEAN
Hornblower And The Hotspur
By: C.S. Forester
April 1803. Hornblower is shown here, shortly after his wedding ceremony, being ordered to board his ship, HMS Hotspur to watch the French coast, Channel ports and the Bay of Biscay.
October 01, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 01, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on October 01, 1962?
On October 01, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 1962?
On October 01, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 01, 1962?
On October 01, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 1st?
October 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of October. 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 October 1st, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
- 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),
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 October 1962?
October 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
