Thursday May 10, 1962: on this day

May 10, 1962 was the 130th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 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 May 10, 1962, who was born and died on May 10, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 10, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Soldier Boy by The Shirelles), movies (e.g. Jack the Giant Killer, directed by Nathan Juran), 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 10th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 10, 1962?


May 10, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 130th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1962 can also be written as 5/10/1962 in the US and as 10/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

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May 10, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 10, 1962:

  • Marvel comics publishes the first issue of the incredible hulk.

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


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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 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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Birth chart on this day

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

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 10, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:29 am and setting at 01:56 am.

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 10, 1962?


Famous people born on May 10, 1962:

  • Audrey Eu

    Hong Kong politician and former member of the Legislative Council.

  • Rosemary Church

    Renowned news anchor who has covered major global events for over two decades.

  • Joey Meyer

    Baseball player.

  • Dave Gahan

    Musician.

  • Gary Hume

    Artist.

  • Garry Daley

    Keyboard (china crisis-christian).

  • Robby Thompson in West Palm Beach

    Florida, usa; infielder (san francisco giants).

  • Brad Soderberg

    American college basketball head coach.

  • Gao Sheng
  • John Ngugi
  • Patrizia Tamà
  • Bertrand Westphal
  • José Youshimatz
  • Marc Brys
  • Hugo Alejandro Pineda Vargas
  • Ənvər Çingizoğlu
  • Ángel Mateo Charris
  • Guy Hemmings

Whose famous birthday is on May 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 10th:

  • Atul Kulkarni
    Atul Kulkarni

    An Indian actor who has appeared in numerous Bollywood and Marathi films, as well as television shows.

  • Sid Vicious
    Sid Vicious

    British punk rocker, with the "sex pistols" band.

  • Marie-France Pisier
    Marie-France Pisier

    French actress and director, born in vietnam to her father.

  • Marina Vlady
    Marina Vlady

    French actress and blond international star.

  • Wayne Dyer
    Wayne Dyer

    American motivational speaker and author of self-help.

  • Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson

    Kenan thompson is an american actor best known for his work on the sketch comedy show saturday night live.

  • Emmanuelle Devos
    Emmanuelle Devos

    French actress, the daughter of marie henriau.

  • Rick Santorum
    Rick Santorum

    American republican party politician.

  • Ettore Scola
    Ettore Scola

    Italian director of film and tv.

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


You are 61 years 11 months old,

or 743 months and 18 days old,

or 3233 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22634 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 10, 1962?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 10th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 10, 1962:

  • Shunroku Hata

What famous deaths happened on May 10th?

Famous deaths on May 10th:

  • Joan Crawford
    Joan Crawford

    Joan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...

  • Susan Oliver
    Susan Oliver

    American actress, one the most well-known faces on tv.

  • Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms

    American jazz singer (born 1917).

  • Carol Haney
    Carol Haney

    Pantomime quiz: dancer dies at 35.

  • Deborah Walley
    Deborah Walley

    Bridgeport, connecticut -- actress (mothers in law, beach blanket).

  • Paul Revere

    American silversmith and patriot who alerted the colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and...

  • Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson

    Renowned Confederate general during the American Civil War, nicknamed 'Stonewall' for his steadfast leadership.

  • Bassheva Rabinovitch

    Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.

  • Mihailo Obrenović

    Ruler of Serbia known for modernizing the country.

  • Lucion Benedict

    British physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.

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


Holidays on May 10, 1962:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South Korea.
  • The first possible day on which Pentecost may fall.
  • Akshaya Tritya in Hinduism.
  • Astronomy Day in the United States.
  • Birds' and Trees' Day in Hungary
  • Memorial Day of Blessed Damien of Moloka'i
  • Celebration of the Clandestine Retreat of Ma'at and Ra in Ancient Egypt.
  • Constitution Day in the Federated States of Micronesia.
  • Inauguration Day in South Africa.
  • Mania (mythology) in Ancient Rome.

Observances on May 10, 1962:

  • International Day of Argania

Saints celebrated on May 10, 1962:

  • Saint Gordianus
  • Saint Isidore the Laborer
  • Saint John of Avila
  • Saint Job
  • Saint Quaratus and Quintus
  • Saint Peter Van
  • Saint William of Pontoise
  • Saint Francis of Assisi
  • Saint Solange
  • Saint Epimachus
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May 10, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 10, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 10, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 10, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. 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 10, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 10, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mashed Potato Time
  2. - Soul Twist
  3. - The One Who Really Loves You
  4. - Soldier Boy
  5. - Love Letters

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

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

Jack the Giant Killer

Jack the Giant Killer

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Kerwin Mathews, Judi Meredith, Torin Thatcher, Walter Burke

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

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

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

May 10, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

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 Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

By:

The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

The Rich Nations And The Poor Nations by Barbara Ward

The Rich Nations And The Poor Nations

By:

International Affaris International, Int. International Affaris, Int.

My Life In Court by Louis Nizer

My Life In Court

By:

2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

By:

To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

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

The most popular videogames on May 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

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Who was the US President on May 10, 1962?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 10, 1962?

On May 10, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 10th?

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

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb (2002 to present): four hostages held in northern burkina faso are freed by french naval commandos. two french commandos were killed in the rescue operation. two frenchmen, who were kidnapped in benin may 1, and two women, one american and one south korean, were among those released.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the hamas-run ministry of health reports that 2,064 unarmed protesters were killed by live gunshots and 1,094 died from gas suffocation. [http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/11/c_137172334.htm (xinhuanet)senior hamas member yehiyeh sinwar suggests that tens of thousands of palestinian protestors may try to cross the border fence between israel and the gaza strip.
  • 2017 - Pope francis will canonize two children who saw fatima from visions.

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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 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.

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Thursday May 10, 1962