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February 14, 1962 was the 45th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 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 February 14, 1962, who was born and died on February 14, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 14, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler)), movies (e.g. Walk on the Wild Side, directed by Edward Dmytryk), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 14th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 14, 1962?
- February 14, 1962: What happened on that day?
- February 14, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 14, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 14, 1962?
- February 14, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 14, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- February 14, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 14, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- February 14, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 14, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 14, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 14, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 14, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 14, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on February 14, 1962?
What day of the week was February 14, 1962?
February 14, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 45th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 14, 1962 can also be written as 2/14/1962 in the US and as 14/2/1962 in UK and Europe.
February 14, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 14, 1962:
- First lady jacqueline kennedy takes television viewers on a tour of the white house.
February 14, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 14, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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February 14, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 14, 1962 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 14, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:18 pm and setting at 04:11 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Feb 19, 1962.
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Who was born on February 14, 1962?
Famous people born on February 14, 1962:
![Sakina Jaffrey]()
Sakina JaffreyAmerican actress.
- Jasie Takahashi
Jasie Takahashi is a renowned Japanese-American photographer acclaimed for her stunning nature and landscape photography.
- Tarrin Blythe
Tarrin Blythe is a respected British essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings on art, culture, and society.
- Zebastian Bergman
Zebastian Bergman is a Swedish physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
- Zachrey Galligan
American actor known for his roles in the Gremlins films.
- Philippe Sella
French rugby player.
- Beyonca Patel
Beyonca Patel is an Indian-American businesswoman and philanthropist who has founded several successful companies and charitable...
- Jhonnie Fitzgerald
Jhonnie Fitzgerald was an Irish poet known for their lyrical and introspective works.
- Odel Harding
Odel Harding is a renowned Canadian essayist who writes on topics of philosophy, culture, and social justice.
- Kevyn Aucoin
Kevyn Aucoin was a renowned makeup artist who worked with many celebrities and models.
- Porsche Lynn
Porsche Lynn is a well-known adult film actress.
- Michael Higgs
English actor.
- Josef Hader
- Gennaro Cannavacciuolo
- Roberto Bosco
Whose famous birthday is on February 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 14th:
![Gregory Hines]()
Gregory HinesGregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.
![Simon Pegg]()
Simon PeggSimon pegg is a british actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in popular movies such as shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, and the...
![Freddie Highmore]()
Freddie HighmoreFreddie highmore is a british actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as finding neverland, charlie and the chocolate factory,...
![Rob Thomas]()
Rob ThomasAmerican musician (matchbox twenty).
![Meg Tilly]()
Meg TillyMeg Tilly is a Canadian actress and novelist known for her roles in films like 'The Big Chill' and 'Agnes of God.
![Florence Henderson]()
Florence HendersonAmerican actress and singer on stage, tv and film.
![Tina Aumont]()
Tina AumontFrench actress, born in america to jean-pierre aumont and maria montez.
![Lois Maxwell]()
Lois MaxwellCanadian-australian model and actress (d. 2007).
![Danai Gurira]()
Danai GuriraTv actress.
![Hugh Downs]()
Hugh DownsAmerican television personality.
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February 14, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 2 months old,
or 746 months and 10 days old,
or 3245 weeks
or 22715 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 14, 1962?
There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 14th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 14, 1962.
February 14, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 14, 1962:
- Hu Zongnan
- Shōzaburō Watanabe
- Frederic Pujulà i Vallès
What famous deaths happened on February 14th?
Famous deaths on February 14th:
![Louis Jourdan]()
Louis JourdanFrench television and film actor.
![Sig Ruman]()
Sig RumanActor (schultz life with luigi), dead at 82.
![Tom Burke]()
Tom BurkeAmerican runner (born 1875).
- Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
Famous English author known for his humorous novels and short stories.
- Hiren Mukherjee
Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
- David Hilbert
Prussian mathematician, author, and professor at gottingen between 1895 and the end of his days.
- Lavontay White
Tragically killed in a shooting at the age of 2..
- Wahneta Trotter
Pioneering African American journalist and editor.
- Lavontay Johnson
Young entrepreneur tragically killed at the age of 2..
- Crews Allen
Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar classification.
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February 14, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 14, 1962:
- Denmark - Fastelavn. Children dress up, much like Halloween in the US.
- Arizona - Admission Day (1912).
- Mexico - Day of National Mourning (1831).
- Oregon - Admission Day (1859).
- Western World - Valentine's Day.
- Iraq - 'Communist Martyrs Day' celebrated by Iraqi Communist Party.
- Europe/Catholicism - Feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of Europe.
Saints celebrated on February 14, 1962:
- Saint Abraham (d. 422)
- Saint Valentine (d. 422).
February 14, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 14, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 12th and February 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 14, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler), according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 14, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 14, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) - Duke Of Earl
- Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Sue Thompson - Norman
- Dion - The Wanderer
February 14, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 14, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 14, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
- Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
- Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
- Eden Kane - Forget Me Not
- Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By
February 14, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 14, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 14, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
- Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- The Shirelles - Baby It's You
February 14, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 14, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Walk on the Wild Side
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter
Country: United States of America
Damn the Defiant!
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Lewis Gilbert
Starring: Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Maurice Denham, Nigel Stock
The Beachcomber
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Erich Pommer
Starring: Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, Robert Newton, Tyrone Guthrie
All Night Long
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Basil Dearden
Starring: Patrick McGoohan, Keith Michell, Betsy Blair, Paul Harris
Light in the Piazza
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Guy Green
Starring: Olivia de Havilland, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Rossano Brazzi
February 14, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
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
Bonsoir
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky
La grande farandole
Release year: 1961
February 14, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 14, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Making Of The President 1960
By: Theodore H. White
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.
To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
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.
The Guns Of August
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
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.
A Dance To The Music Of Time
By: Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell's widely acclaimed epic is a four-volume overview of London in the 20th century. Time calls A Dance "brilliant literary comedy and a brilliant sketch for the times,"
February 14, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 14, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on February 14, 1962?
On February 14, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 14, 1962?
On February 14, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 14, 1962?
On February 14, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about February 14th?
February 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of February. 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 February 14th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 pulwama attack: at least 46 indian security personnel were killed in the suicide bomber's attack on his convoy of military vehicles driving along a jammu and kashmir highway.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: russian planes strike ma'arrat hurma village, idlib, syria. seven civilians are killed and 10 more are injured.
- 2017 - Conflicts in syria's idlib governorate: syrian civil war, clashes in idlib governorate (2017): rival fighters from tahrir al-sham and jund al-aqsa clashed in syria's northern idlib governorate. the conflict resulted "dozens" of deaths, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.
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 February 1962?
February 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
