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April 14, 1962 was the 104th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 14, 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 April 14, 1962, who was born and died on April 14, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 14, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares), movies (e.g. The Counterfeit Traitor, directed by George Seaton), TV series (e.g. Brothers In Law) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 14th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 14, 1962?
- April 14, 1962: What happened on that day?
- April 14, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 14, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 14, 1962?
- April 14, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 14, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- April 14, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 14, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- April 14, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 14, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 14, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 14, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 14, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 14, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on April 14, 1962?
What day of the week was April 14, 1962?
April 14, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 104th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 14, 1962 can also be written as 4/14/1962 in the US and as 14/4/1962 in UK and Europe.
April 14, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 14, 1962:
- Demonstration for sovereign status of new-guinea in amsterdam, netherlands.
April 14, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 14, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 14th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 14, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 14, 1962 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 April 14, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:36 pm and setting at 03:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.
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Who was born on April 14, 1962?
Famous people born on April 14, 1962:
![John Bell]()
John BellJohn bell is a renowned guitarist known for his exceptional skills and contributions to the music industry.
- Cynthia Cooper-Dyke
Cynthia Cooper-Dyke is a former American professional basketball player and coach who played in the WNBA.
- Guillaume Leblanc
Canadian athlete.
- Chris Riddell
Artist.
- Gunhild Krämer-Kornja
German autobiographer, who was deformed after her mother took thalidomide.
- James Carpenter in Canton
Connecticut, usa; fencer-epee (olympics-1996).
- Scott Boman
American politician.
- Bruno Archi
- James Carpenter
- Constanza Oriani
- Antonio Prisco
- Laura Richardson
- Marcello Tittarelli
- Deni Lušić
- Kelly Goodburn
Whose famous birthday is on April 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 14th:
![Abigail Breslin]()
Abigail BreslinAbigail Breslin is an American actress known for her roles in films such as Little Miss Sunshine, Zombieland, and Scream Queens.
![Sarah Michelle Gellar]()
Sarah Michelle GellarSarah michelle gellar is an american actress best known for her role as buffy summers in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Anthony Michael Hall]()
Anthony Michael HallAnthony michael hall is an american actor known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the breakfast club and sixteen candles.
![Adrien Brody]()
Adrien BrodyHe was an american actor who won an oscar for best actor in 2003 after his performance in "the pianist", (2002).
![Julie Christie]()
Julie ChristieBorn in india, british actress, trained in paris, and then staged in london in 1948.
![Robert Carlyle]()
Robert CarlyleHe is a scottish actor who has never played the same role twice.
![Alexandre Jardin]()
Alexandre JardinFrench writer, and the son of pascal jardin.
![Peter Capaldi]()
Peter CapaldiScottish actor, screenwriter, and film director.
![Brad Garrett]()
Brad GarrettAmerican actor.
![Pete Rose]()
Pete RoseAmerican major league baseball player for 24 seasons.
April 14, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years and 11 days old,
or 744 months and 11 days old,
or 3236 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22657 days old,
if you were born on April 14, 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 April 14, 1962?
There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 14th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 14, 1962.
April 14, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 14, 1962:
- M. Visvesvaraya
Indian engineer and scholar (b. 1860).
- Iuliu Baratky
- Cayetano de Mergelina y Luna
What famous deaths happened on April 14th?
Famous deaths on April 14th:
![Simone de Beauvoir]()
Simone de BeauvoirSimone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.
![Bibi Andersson]()
Bibi AnderssonBibi andersson was a swedish actress known for her collaborations with director ingmar bergman, including her role in the film 'persona'.
![Rachel Carson]()
Rachel CarsonAmerican marine biologist employed in the u.s.
![Burl Ives]()
Burl IvesAmerican singer of folk music, early american ballads, and actor in movies and television.
![Anthony Newley]()
Anthony NewleyBritish-american singer and actor.
![Ellen Corby]()
Ellen CorbyAmerican actress and character actor, first seen on screen in 1933.
![Jonathan Frid]()
Jonathan FridActor (barnabas collins-dark shadows).
![Thurston Harris]()
Thurston HarrisAmerican singer (born 1931).
![Vladimir Mayakovsky]()
Vladimir MayakovskyRussian and soviet poet, playwright and artist, as well as stage and film actors.
![Fredric March]()
Fredric MarchAmerican actor, who was a strong leading man and well-known in hollywood and broadway for his thoughtful and sensitive performances.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 14th
April 14, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 14, 1962:
- Vishu - Harvest festival in Kerala, India.
- N'Ko Alphabet Day - the anniversary of the day the N'Ko alphabet was completed in 1949.
- Tamil New Year - Celebrations for Tamils all over the world.
- New Year Celebrations in parts of India and whole of Sri Lanka.
- Baisakhi - Celebrations in Punjab, India.
- Poila Baisakh - Celebrations in Bengal, India.
- Youth Day in Angola.
- Black Day - Informal celebration day for single people in South Korea.
- 2nd Day Passover (in 2006) - Jewish festival.
Observances on April 14, 1962:
- World Chagas Disease Day [WHO]
April 14, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 14, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 9th and April 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 14, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 1962 was Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.
April 14, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 14, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Ketty Lester - Love Letters
April 14, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 14, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.
April 14, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 14, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
- Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
- Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
April 14, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 14, 1962 was Soul Twist by King Curtis And The Noble Knights, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.
April 14, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 14, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'
- Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me
April 14, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 14, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Counterfeit Traitor
Release year: 1962
Directed by: George Seaton
Starring: William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz
The Horizontal Lieutenant
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Starring: Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus
Eegah
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Arch Hall Sr.
Starring: Arch Hall Jr., Marilyn Manning, Richard Kiel, Arch Hall Sr.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Release year: 1962
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: James Stewart, John Wayne, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin
Country: United States of America
Cape Fear
Release year: 1962
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Starring: Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Lori Martin
Country: United States of America
April 14, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 14, 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
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roy Boulting
Benny Hill
Release year: 1962
Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Space Angel
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Dick Darley
On the Road
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Walter Salles
April 14, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 14, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
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 …
The Fox In The Attic
By: Richard Hughes
The Fox in the Attic is a tale of great suspense, growing horror, and Richard Hughes's historic historical fiction "The Human Predicament" is widely acclaimed.
Island
By: Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley's final novel, Island, is a provocative counterpoint of his global classic Brave New World. It depicts a flourishing society on an isolated Pacific island that attracts people.
Ship of Fools
By: Katherine Anne Porter
The story is set on a cruise ship bound for Germany in the summer 1931. The passengers include a Spanish noblewoman and a drunken German lawyer. An American divorcee is also included.
April 14, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 14, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on April 14, 1962?
On April 14, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 14, 1962?
On April 14, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 14, 1962?
On April 14, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 14th?
April 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of April. 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 April 14th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 tornadoes: a minimum of eight people are killed by tornadoes in the southern united states. these severe storms bring floods and tornadoes.
- 2018 - Syria civil war: 2018 bombing of damascus, homs and damascus: on saturday morning, the united states, france and britain launched missile strikes against chemical weapons sites and other military facilities in response to douma's chemical attack. russia calls for an emergency meeting at the united nations security council to discuss its plans to supply s-300 missile systems in syria.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: according to the afghan ministry of defense, 36 suspected isil militants were killed and no civilians were injured in yesterday's bombing of nangarhar province with the so-called "mother of bombs" (gbu-43) a ministry spokesperson stated that these deaths were not independently verified.
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 April 1962?
April 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
