Monday October 15, 1962: on this day

October 15, 1962 was the 288th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 15, 1962, who was born and died on October 15, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett), movies (e.g. The Manchurian Candidate, directed by John Frankenheimer), TV series (e.g. Romeo And Juliet) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 15, 1962?


October 15, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 288th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1962 can also be written as 10/15/1962 in the US and as 15/10/1962 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1962 in October 1962 calendar

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October 15, 1962: What happened on that day?


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October 15, 1962: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 15, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:10 pm and setting at 10:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1962.

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Who was born on October 15, 1962?


Famous people born on October 15, 1962:

  • Guy Georges

    French serial killer, french homicide perpetrator.

  • Dana Giacchetto

    American film star financial manager.

  • Susan DeMattei

    San francisco, california -- cyclist (1996 olympics - bronze medalist).

  • Anwar Wissa

    American-egyptian accused of kidnapping his children in egypt on august 23, 2001.

  • Gert-Uwe Mende
  • Mariella Mularoni
  • Morten Abel
  • Alexandra Byrne
  • Stefano Casali
  • Mark Ring
  • Guy Georges (Guy Rampillon
  • Carlos Parrilla

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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


You are 61 years 5 months old,

or 737 months and 4 days old,

or 3205 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22436 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 15, 1962?

There are 210 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 15, 1962:

  • Giuseppe Ayroldi

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

  • Thomas Sankara

    Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.

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

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


Holidays on October 15, 1962:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1962:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1962 was Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Monster Mash
  2. - Sherry
  3. - Do You Love Me
  4. - He's A Rebel
  5. - I Remember You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Telstar
  2. - The Loco-Motion
  3. - Sheila
  4. - It Might As Well Rain Until September
  5. - She's Not You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1962 was Do You Love Me by The Contours, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on October 15, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Do You Love Me
  2. - Green Onions
  3. - Sherry
  4. - You Beat Me To The Punch
  5. - Lie To Me

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

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

The Manchurian Candidate

The Manchurian Candidate

Release year: 1962

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury

Country: United States of America

Gay Purr-ee

Gay Purr-ee

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Abe Levitow

Starring: Judy Garland, Robert Goulet, Red Buttons, Paul Frees

Escape from East Berlin

Escape from East Berlin

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Siodmak

Starring: Don Murray, Christine Kaufmann, Werner Klemperer, Ingrid van Bergen

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris

Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett

Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Franz Antel

Starring: Heinz Erhardt, Karin Dor, Harald Juhnke, Ann Smyrner

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Carlo Carlei

Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln

Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln

Release year: 1962

McHale's Navy

McHale's Navy

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bryan Spicer

Country: United States of America

The Saint

The Saint

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Phillip Noyce

The Beverly Hillbillies

The Beverly Hillbillies

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Penelope Spheeris

Country: United States of America

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

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

Sex And The Single Girl by Helen Gurley Brown

Sex And The Single Girl

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1962, 1ST EDITION, 5TH PRINTING BEARRNARAD GEIS ASSOCIATES HARDCOVER WITH ORIGINAL 4.95 PRICE D.J CLEAN PAGES...TIGHT SPINE...CLEAN

The Blue Nile by Alan Moorehead

The Blue Nile

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Only a few Westerners ventured into the areas watered in the Nile River's long journey from Lake Tana during the first half the nineteenth century.

A Shade Of Difference by Allen Drury

A Shade Of Difference

By:

This is the sequel to Advise and Consent, the Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller. A novel about the United Nations and racial friction by Allen Drury.

Gabriela, Clove And Cinnamon by Jorge Amado

Gabriela, Clove And Cinnamon

By:

Ilheus, 1925: A thriving town with record cacao crops and aspirations to progress. However, the traditional ways still prevail.

A Study Of Communism by J. Edgar Hoover

A Study Of Communism

By:

This book review was written at the height of Cold War. It is available in Kirkus Review, October 1, 1962.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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

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Who was the US President on October 15, 1962?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1962?

On October 15, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 15th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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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 October 1962?

October 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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