Thursday March 15, 1962: on this day

March 15, 1962 was the 74th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 15, 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 March 15, 1962, who was born and died on March 15, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 15, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel), movies (e.g. Sweet Bird of Youth, directed by Richard Brooks), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 15th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 15, 1962?


March 15, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 74th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1962 can also be written as 3/15/1962 in the US and as 15/3/1962 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1962 in March 1962 calendar

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March 15, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 15, 1962:

  • No strings opens at 84th st. theater nyc for 580 performances
  • Katu tv channel 2 in portland, or (abc) begins broadcasting
  • Wilt chamberlain is first to score 4,000 points in an nba season.
  • Donald jackson of canada is first to land a triple lutz ice skate jump.
  • Katangan prime minister moise tshombe begins negotiations to rejoin the congo.
  • Évian accords: france and algeria sign an agreement in évian-les-bains ending the algerian war.
  • ''un premier amour'', sung by isabelle aubret (music by claude-henri vic, text by roland stephane valade), wins the eurovision song contest 1962 for france.

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March 15, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 15, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 15, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on March 15th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 15, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 15, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 15, 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 March 15, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 12:56 pm and setting at 03:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1962.

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Who was born on March 15, 1962?


Famous people born on March 15, 1962:

  • Bishoy Demian

    Prominent Egyptian politician known for his advocacy for human rights and democracy.

  • Radie Perlman

    Radie Perlman is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Symantec Corporation, a leading cybersecurity software company.

  • Levent Akın

    Renowned for research in autonomous robots and artificial intelligence.

  • Bunyan Vawter

    Pioneer in artificial intelligence research.

  • Radie Weiss

    Radie Weiss is an electrical engineer who has made significant contributions to the development of wireless communication technologies.

  • Nimco Dareen

    Prominent figure in Somali politics.

  • Izumi Tsutsui

    Noted for significant contributions to computer science.

  • Mahesh Savani

    Mahesh Savani is an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist who is known for his initiatives to support the education and marriage of...

  • Fonnie Simmons

    Fonnie Simmons is a prominent American politician who has served in various elected offices at the state and local levels.

  • Susa Gao

    Susa Gao is a Chinese politician who has served in various government positions.

  • Terence Trent d'Arby

    Terence trent d'arby is a singer-songwriter known for his hit song 'wishing well' and his soulful voice.

  • Gyan Shrivastava

    Gyan Shrivastava is an Indian chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Tibor Romsics

    Hungarian journalist and author who has written extensively on Hungarian history and politics.

  • Taisei Marumoto

    Contemporary sculptor known for innovative works.

  • Lima Leite

    Lima Leite is a Brazilian artist known for her paintings and sculptures.

  • Takako Koyama

    Member of the House of Councillors in Japan.

  • Yaqueline Dupont

    Yaqueline Dupont is a French painter known for her vibrant and expressive abstract works.

  • Kinze Kline

    Kinze Kline is an American politician who has served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2005, representing the...

  • Liona Harding

    Liona Harding is a South African entrepreneur and philanthropist who has founded several successful companies and charitable organizations.

  • Gerardo Nigenda

    A Mexican painter known for his surrealistic and dreamlike paintings.

Whose famous birthday is on March 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 15th:

  • Alia Bhatt
    Alia Bhatt

    Alia bhatt is a prominent indian movie actress known for her versatile acting skills and successful career in bollywood.

  • Eva Longoria
    Eva Longoria

    Eva Longoria is an American actress, producer, director, activist and businesswoman who is known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the...

  • Bret Michaels
    Bret Michaels

    Bret michaels is a rock singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band poison and for his solo career.

  • Kellan Lutz
    Kellan Lutz

    Kellan lutz is an american actor and model known for his role as emmett cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Young Buck
    Young Buck

    Young buck is an american rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group g-unit and for his solo career.

  • Judd Hirsch
    Judd Hirsch

    American actor.

  • Joaquim de Almeida
    Joaquim de Almeida

    Portuguese-american actor.

  • Zarah Leander
    Zarah Leander

    Swedish actress and singer leander.

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Sean Biggerstaff
    Sean Biggerstaff

    Sean biggerstaff is a scottish actor known for his role as oliver wood in the harry potter film series.

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March 15, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 1 month old,

or 745 months and 9 days old,

or 3240 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22686 days old,

if you were born on March 15, 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 March 15, 1962?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 15, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 15, 1962.

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March 15, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 15, 1962:

  • Arthur Compton

    American physicist, joint winner with c.t.

  • Franz Weselik
  • Mouloud Feraoun
  • Fricis Dambrēvics
  • Charles Bartliff

What famous deaths happened on March 15th?

Famous deaths on March 15th:

  • Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern

    American actress who made her film debut in 1929.

  • Ron Silver
    Ron Silver

    American actor, director, and political activist (d. 2009).

  • Thora Hird
    Thora Hird

    She was an english actress who first made frequent appearances in films before she rose to fame in comedy television.

  • Sally Forrest
    Sally Forrest

    American actress and dancer (b. 1928).

  • Sylvia Anderson
    Sylvia Anderson

    English voice actress and television and film producer (b. 1927).

  • Gail Davis
    Gail Davis

    American singer and actress.

  • Aldyn Khan

    Distinguished politician known for his advocacy for social justice and equality.

  • Amarya Singh

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology.

  • Yariela Martinez

    Bestselling author known for her impactful novels that touched the hearts of many.

  • Thiana Garcia

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 15th

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March 15, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 15, 1962:

  • International Day Against Police Brutality
  • Turkey buzzards return to Hinckley, Ohio.
  • Blessed Arnicus of Averbode
  • For corporations in the United States that use the calendar year as their fiscal year, the date on which the corporation must file its corporate income tax return
  • Constitution Day in Belarus
  • National holiday in Hungary celebrating the 1848 Revolution. (See also Public holidays in Hungary)
  • World Consumer Rights Day [2]
  • In Japan, Hounen Matsuri
  • In the Roman calendar, the Ides of March.

Observances on March 15, 1962:

  • International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Saints celebrated on March 15, 1962:

  • Saint Clemens Maria Hofbauer (died 1820)
  • Saint Lucretia
  • Saint Luise of Marillac
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March 15, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 15, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 12th and March 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 15, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1962 was Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 15, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 15, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey! Baby
  2. - Midnight In Moscow
  3. - Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
  4. - Let Me In
  5. - Duke Of Earl

March 15, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 1962 was Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 15, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 15, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
  2. - Wonderful Land
  3. - Tell Me What He Said
  4. - The Young Ones
  5. - Let's Twist Again

March 15, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 15, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 15, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Duke Of Earl
  2. - Hey! Baby
  3. - Twistin' The Night Away
  4. - Let Me In
  5. - I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)

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March 15, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 15, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sweet Bird of Youth

Sweet Bird of Youth

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight, Ed Begley

Country: United States of America

Hitler

Hitler

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Richard Basehart, Maria Emo, Cordula Trantow, Martin Kosleck

Rome Adventure

Rome Adventure

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Troy Donahue, Suzanne Pleshette, Rossano Brazzi, Angie Dickinson

Knife in the Water

Knife in the Water

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Anna Ciepielewska

Country: United States of America

Premature Burial

Premature Burial

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Ray Milland, Hazel Court, Richard Ney, Heather Angel

March 15, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 15, 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

Benny Hill

Release year: 1962

Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Space Angel

Space Angel

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Dick Darley

On the Road

On the Road

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Walter Salles

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

March 15, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 15, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Coming Fury by Bruce Catton

The Coming Fury

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

The Bull From The Sea by Mary Renault

The Bull From The Sea

By:

The Bull from the Sea retells the story of Theseus, the brave youth who defeated the Minotaur and became king. This legend brought prosperity to Attica.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

By:

This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

Twilight Of Honor by Al Dewlen

Twilight Of Honor

By:

Good condition dust jacket

The Fox In The Attic by Richard Hughes

The Fox In The Attic

By:

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.

March 15, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 15, 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 March 15, 1962?

On March 15, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 15, 1962?

On March 15, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 15, 1962?

On March 15, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 15th?

March 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of March. 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 March 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two attacks on christchurch mosques, new zealand, resulted in at least 50 deaths and many more injuries.
  • 2018 - Economy of the united states. after accumulating us$20billion in debt, iheartmedia (the largest u.s. broadcaster), files for chapter 11 bankruptcy. (cnn]southern grocers announces plans to file for bankruptcy, and close 94 of their locations.
  • 2017 - Israeli authorities shot into a car while it was ramming at a bus shelter at gush etzion junction, west bank. since october 2015, 13 palestinians and three israelis were killed. fatima jibrin taqatqa (16) had lost control of her car. the teenager is now in critical condition. (jewish press),

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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 March 1962?

March 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1962 calendar looked like.

Thursday March 15, 1962