Wednesday July 11, 1962: on this day

July 11, 1962 was the 192nd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 11, 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 July 11, 1962, who was born and died on July 11, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 11, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton), movies (e.g. Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man, directed by Martin Ritt), TV series (e.g. Personally Yours) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 11th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 11, 1962?


July 11, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 1962 can also be written as 7/11/1962 in the US and as 11/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

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July 11, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 11, 1962:

  • 1st transatlantic tv transmission via satellite (telstar i)
  • Browse newspapers headlines from July 11, 1962
  • Fred baldasare is first to swim english channel underwater (scuba).
  • Cosmonaut micolaev sets record longest space flight - four days.
  • First transatlantic satellite television transmission.
  • Public law 87-534 officially renames the san francisco mint as the united states assay office at san francisco.
  • Project apollo: at a press conference, nasa announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the moon, and return them to earth.

July 11, 1962: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 11, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 11, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 11, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on July 11th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 11, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 11, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 11, 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 July 11, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 02:45 pm and setting at 01:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on July 11, 1962

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Who was born on July 11, 1962?


Famous people born on July 11, 1962:

  • Pauline McLynn
    Pauline McLynn

    Irish actress and author.

  • Gaétan Duchesne

    Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1962).

  • Fumiya Fujii

    Japanese music artist.

  • Dale Hellestrae

    Nfl (dallas cowboys).

  • Muriel Dacq
  • Shaun Robinson
  • Heike Hanold-Lynch
  • Juanma Suárez
  • Juan Manuel Suarez Fernandez

Whose famous birthday is on July 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 11th:

  • Lil' Kim
    Lil' Kim

    Lil' kim is a rapper and songwriter known for her provocative lyrics and fashion sense, and for being a prominent figure in the 1990s...

  • Alessia Cara
    Alessia Cara

    Alessia cara is a canadian r&b singer known for her hit songs 'here' and 'scars to your beautiful'.

  • Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner

    Russian-american actor.

  • Justin Chambers
    Justin Chambers

    Justin chambers is an american actor best known for his role as dr.

  • David Henrie
    David Henrie

    David henrie is an american actor known for his role as justin russo on the disney channel series wizards of waverly place.

  • Sela Ward
    Sela Ward

    Sela Ward is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Sisters' and 'CSI: NY'.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Greg Grunberg
    Greg Grunberg

    American producer and actor.

  • Connor Paolo
    Connor Paolo

    American actor.

  • Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

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July 11, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 8 days old,

or 3218 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22532 days old,

if you were born on July 11, 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 July 11, 1962?

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 11, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 11, 1962.

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July 11, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on July 11th?

Famous deaths on July 11th:

  • Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan

    American bullfighter.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

  • Renée Saint-Cyr
    Renée Saint-Cyr

    Renée saint-cyr was a french actress known for her work in french cinema during the mid-20th century.

  • Frances Langford
    Frances Langford

    Lakeland, florida -- singer (armed forces hour, star time).

  • Hurshell Haffner

    Renowned poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

  • John Field

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum field theory.

  • Leiby Kletzky

    Young basketball prodigy who tragically passed away at a young age.

  • George Gershwin

    American composer.

  • Malay Majumdar

    Prominent Indian writer known for his novels and short stories.

  • Broox Gould

    American novelist known for his works on rural life and human relationships.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 11th

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July 11, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 11, 1962:

  • Mongolia - Naadam Holiday
  • Feast Day of Saint Benedict (founder of the Benedictine Order)
  • United States: Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven (most locations do this - get a free 7.11oz Slurpee on 7-11).
  • Bonfire night in Northern Ireland, precursor to The_Twelfth
  • Feast Day of Saint Olga (first Russian Saint)
  • United Nations - World Population Day
  • Ireland - National Day of Commemoration held on nearest Sunday to this date (see Irish calendar).
  • China - China National Maritime Day
  • Flanders, region in Belgium (not a public holiday) - Flemish Day (1302 Battle of the Golden Spurs)

Observances on July 11, 1962:

  • World Population Day
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July 11, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 11, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 9th and July 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 11, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 11, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

July 11, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roses Are Red (My Love)
  2. - The Stripper
  3. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  4. - The Wah-Watusi
  5. - Sealed With A Kiss

July 11, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 11, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

July 11, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - I Remember You
  3. - Come Outside
  4. - A Picture Of You
  5. - Good Luck Charm

July 11, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 11, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

July 11, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Snap Your Fingers
  3. - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
  4. - Having A Party
  5. - Bring It On Home To Me

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July 11, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 11, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man

Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Richard Beymer, Diane Baker, Corinne Calvet, Fred Clark

I Thank a Fool

I Thank a Fool

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Stevens

Starring: Susan Hayward, Peter Finch, Diane Cilento, Cyril Cusack

Black Gold

Black Gold

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leslie H. Martinson

Starring: Philip Carey, Diane McBain, James Best, Fay Spain

Tiara Tahiti

Tiara Tahiti

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: James Mason, John Mills, Claude Dauphin, Herbert Lom

Hero's Island

Hero's Island

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leslie Stevens

Starring: James Mason, Neville Brand, Kate Manx, Rip Torn

July 11, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 11, 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:

Personally Yours

Personally Yours

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

July 11, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 11, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Scott Fitzgerald by Andrew Turnbull

Scott Fitzgerald

By:

Scott Fitzgerald's extraordinary and surprising life story, starting in his childhood years in St.

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

By:

1961: By Herman Taller M.D. 1961: by Herman Taller M.D.

The Guns Of August by Barbara W. Tuchman

The Guns Of August

By:

The Modern Library selected Barbara as one of 100 best nonfiction books of the century. The Proud Tower, The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Zimmerman Telegram were all included in the selection.

Every Frenchman Has One by Olivia De Havilland

Every Frenchman Has One

By:

Inscribed by de Havilland...202 pages

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.

July 11, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 11, 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 July 11, 1962?

On July 11, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 11, 1962?

On July 11, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 11, 1962?

On July 11, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 11th?

July 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of July. 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 July 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a car bomb attack on a funeral of a commander of the libyan national army in benghazi leaves four people dead and more than 30 others injured.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: officials say that 29 soldiers from the afghan army were killed by the taliban in an attack near kunduz. numerous militants are killed in air strikes elsewhere in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish (2015-present). according to the turkish army's overnight air strike in dargecit, eleven militants belonging to the kurdistan workers party were killed.

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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 July 1962?

July 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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Wednesday July 11, 1962