Wednesday January 10, 1962: on this day

January 10, 1962 was the 10th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 10, 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 10, 1962, who was born and died on January 10, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 10, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Twist by Chubby Checker), movies (e.g. My Geisha, directed by Jack Cardiff), TV series (e.g. Bonsoir) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 10th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 10, 1962?


January 10, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 10th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 10, 1962 can also be written as 1/10/1962 in the US and as 10/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 10, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

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January 10, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 10, 1962:

  • Eruptions on mount huascaran in peru destroy seven villages and kill 3,500.
  • Apollo project: nasa announces plans to build the c-5 rocket booster. it became better known as the saturn v moon rocket, which launched every apollo moon mission.
  • An avalanche on nevado huascarán in peru causes 4,000 deaths.

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January 10, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 10th 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 10, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 10, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 10th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 10, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 10, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 10, 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 10, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 11:04 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 10, 1962?


Famous people born on January 10, 1962:

  • Doranne Laux

    Award-winning poet with a unique lyrical style.

  • Andros Georgiou

    Successful entrepreneur known for his ventures in the music industry.

  • Esmeralda Vargas

    Esmeralda Vargas is a seasoned politician known for her efforts in promoting human rights and social welfare.

  • Kathryn S. McKinley

    American computer scientist and academic.

  • Michael Fortier

    Canadian politician and lawyer.

  • Jim Lindeman

    American baseball outfielder (new york mets).

  • Michele Mitchell
  • Noh Soo-jin
  • Florencio Roselló Avellanas
  • Hichem Yacoubi
  • Andrea Cecotti
  • Andrea Cambi
  • Julie Moran
  • C. Martin Croker
  • Choi Soon-ho
  • Carlo Costantini
  • Trond Fylling
  • Georgeta Gabor
  • Anna Jelonek

Whose famous birthday is on January 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 10th:

  • Hrithik Roshan
    Hrithik Roshan

    Hrithik roshan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, often recognized for his dancing skills and charismatic...

  • Pat Benatar
    Pat Benatar

    Pat benatar is a rock singer known for her powerful vocals and hits like 'love is a battlefield' and 'hit me with your best shot'.

  • Rod Stewart
    Rod Stewart

    Born to scottish parents in london, british musician.

  • Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo

    American actor.

  • Marina Hands
    Marina Hands

    French actress on stage and in film, daughter of terry hands (british director) and ludmila mikaal (actress).

  • Georges Marchal
    Georges Marchal

    French actor and member of the coma(c).

  • Gisele MacKenzie
    Gisele MacKenzie

    Canadian entertainer who was able to play the piano at two.

  • Janet Jones
    Janet Jones

    American actress.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Teresa Graves
    Teresa Graves

    American singer and actress (born 1948).

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January 10, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 16 days old,

or 3250 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22752 days old,

if you were born on January 10, 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 10, 1962?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 10th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 10, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 10, 1962.

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January 10, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 10, 1962:

  • Grigorij Lomidze
  • Italo Bonardi
  • Cipriano Efisio Oppo
  • Giorgio Oprandi

What famous deaths happened on January 10th?

Famous deaths on January 10th:

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Richard Boone
    Richard Boone

    American actor, best known for his role as paladin, the gun-fighter and cultured paladin in "have gun, will travel" (1958-1960).

  • Paul Lynde
    Paul Lynde

    American actor on stage, screen and television since 1952 when he made his broadway debut.

  • Taylor Negron
    Taylor Negron

    American actor, playwright, and painter (b. 1957).

  • Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe

    American film producer and agent (d.2000).

  • Marion Hutton
    Marion Hutton

    American actress and singer (born 1919).

  • Joe Penner
    Joe Penner

    Hungarian comedian and actor (born in 1904).

  • Gabrielle Chanel

    Founder of the Chanel fashion brand and one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 10th

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January 10, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 10, 1962:

  • Margaret Thatcher day in the Falkland Islands
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January 10, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 10, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 8th and January 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 10, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 10, 1962 was The Twist by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 10, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 10, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Twist
  2. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  3. - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
  4. - Can't Help Falling In Love
  5. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

January 10, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 10, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 10, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 10, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Stranger On The Shore
  3. - Let There Be Drums
  4. - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
  5. - Moon River

January 10, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 10, 1962 was Unchain My Heart by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 10, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 10, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 8th and January 14th. 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. - The Twist
  5. - Poor Fool

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January 10, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 10, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

My Geisha

My Geisha

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Yves Montand, Edward G. Robinson, Robert Cummings

Tender Is the Night

Tender Is the Night

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Jennifer Jones, Jason Robards, Joan Fontaine, Tom Ewell

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

El Cid

El Cid

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page

Country: United States of America

The Mask

The Mask

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Julian Roffman

Starring: Paul Stevens, Claudette Nevins, Bill Walker, Anne Collings

January 10, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 10, 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 10, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 10, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Assembly by John O'Hara

Assembly

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The Coming Fury by Bruce Catton

The Coming Fury

By:

Notes on dust jacket: Bruce Catton's book about the Civil War is both a wide-ranging and a comprehensive work of art.

A Prologue To Love by Taylor Caldwell

A Prologue To Love

By:

There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.

My Saber Is Bent by Jack Paar

My Saber Is Bent

By:

236 pages - photo illustrated - biography

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

By:

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 …

January 10, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 10, 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 January 10, 1962?

On January 10, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 10, 1962?

On January 10, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 10, 1962?

On January 10, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 10th?

January 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 32 afghans were killed by taliban, while 25 taliban members were killed in gunfire across afghanistan.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: after failure to agree on a prolongation of the 101-day ceasefire agreement, hostilities between colombia's government forces and eln forces resume.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan, 10 jan 2017 afghanistan bombings: at least 38 people were killed when two bombs explode close to kabul's national assembly.

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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 10, 1962