Wednesday January 03, 1962: on this day

January 03, 1962 was the 3rd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 03, 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 January 03, 1962, who was born and died on January 03, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 03, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens), movies (e.g. Through a Glass Darkly, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. Bonsoir) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 3rd, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 03, 1962?


January 03, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1962 can also be written as 1/3/1962 in the US and as 3/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

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January 03, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 03, 1962:

January 03, 1962: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 03, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 03, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 3rd, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 03, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 03, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:03 am and setting at 03:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Who was born on January 03, 1962?


Famous people born on January 03, 1962:

  • Telma Lip

    Brazilian transvestite, he was considered to be a rival to roberta close when he was a teenager.

  • Darren Daulton

    Catcher for the philadelphia phillies in baseball.

  • Gavin Hastings

    Gavin Hastings is a former Scottish rugby union player known for his successful career as a fullback.

  • Ulrike Lang

    Writer.

  • Guillermo Fariñas
  • Guy Pratt
  • Albano Canazza
  • Carola Cicconetti
  • Serafino Parisi
  • Alfred Runggaldier
  • Manolo Lama

Whose famous birthday is on January 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 3rd:

  • Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson

    American-australian actor, whose irish-catholic parents moved to australia when he turned 12.

  • Victoria Principal
    Victoria Principal

    Victoria principal is a well-known american actress, best known for her role as pamela barnes ewing on the tv series dallas.

  • Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker

    Jodie whittaker is a british actress known for her role as the thirteenth doctor in the television series doctor who.

  • Jim Ross
    Jim Ross

    Jim ross is a retired professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, best known for his long tenure with wwe and his...

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • George Martin
    George Martin

    An english record producer, arranger and composer.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman

    American actor, 6 feet tall, mustached, of tv and films.

  • Nicole Beharie
    Nicole Beharie

    Talented actress known for her roles in films and television series.

  • Jason Marsden
    Jason Marsden

    Actor (general hospital, eddie-munsters today).

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January 03, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 16 days old,

or 3245 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22721 days old,

if you were born on January 03, 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 January 03, 1962?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 03, 1962.

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January 03, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 03, 1962:

  • Hermann Lux

    German footballer and manager (b. 1893).

What famous deaths happened on January 3rd?

Famous deaths on January 3rd:

  • Howard McNear
    Howard McNear

    Los angeles, california -- actor.

  • Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson

    Actress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93.

  • Heather Sears
    Heather Sears

    London, england -- actress (room at the top).

  • William Cagney
    William Cagney

    Actor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack.

  • Margaruite Higgins

    Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent known for her fearless reporting.

  • Joshiah Wedgwood

    Renowned English potter and entrepreneur.

  • Bronc

    Renowned rodeo cowboy known for his exceptional riding skills.

  • Zafar Ali

    Prominent Indian politician and leader of the All India Muslim League.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 3rd

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January 03, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 03, 1962:

  • The tenth night and ninth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • The Festival of Sleep Day
  • In astronomy the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.
  • Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Pax
  • Feast day of St Genevieve
  • In astronomy the approximate date of Earth's perihelion.
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January 03, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 03, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 03, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1962 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 03, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  2. - The Twist
  3. - Run To Him
  4. - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
  5. - Can't Help Falling In Love

January 03, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 03, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Return To Sender
  3. - Stranger On The Shore
  4. - Lovesick Blues
  5. - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy

January 03, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1962 was Unchain My Heart by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 03, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Unchain My Heart
  2. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
  3. - Please Mr. Postman
  4. - Turn On Your Love Light
  5. - The Twist

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January 03, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 03, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Through a Glass Darkly

Through a Glass Darkly

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård

Country: United States of America

Splendor in the Grass

Splendor in the Grass

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie

Country: United States of America

King of Kings

King of Kings

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nicholas Ray

Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Hurd Hatfield, Ron Randell

Country: United States of America

Mr. Sardonicus

Mr. Sardonicus

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton, Guy Rolfe, Oskar Homolka

West Side Story

West Side Story

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

January 03, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 03, 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:

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

Release year: 1961

Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diver Dan

Diver Dan

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Various

January 03, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 03, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin by George F. Kennan

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin

By:

George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

The Incredible Journey

By:

Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.

Youngblood Hawk by Herman Wouk

Youngblood Hawk

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A Shade of Difference by Allen Drur

A Shade of Difference

By:

Dearly Beloved by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Dearly Beloved

By:

Anne Morrow Lindbergh's bestseller, Dearly Beloved, is set in June. This is a wonderful moment when the "gathered together", not only look at this couple, but also their lives, hopes and fears.

January 03, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 03, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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Who was the US President on January 03, 1962?

On January 03, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 1962?

On January 03, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 03, 1962?

On January 03, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 3rd?

January 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of January. 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 January 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian state media) and the syrian observatory for human rights claim that 11 civilians were killed in an aerial attack by the u.s.-led coalition.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in gamboru (nigeria), killing 11 people.
  • 2017 - Ford announced that it had cancelled plans to build mexico's $1.6 billion plant. this decision was long criticised by donald trump. instead, ford will invest $700million in flat rock, michigan, which could create 700 jobs through the expansion and investment. (cnn),

Find out more about January 3rd

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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 January 1962?

January 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1962 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 3, 1962