Friday March 16, 1962: on this day

March 16, 1962 was the 75th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 16, 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 16, 1962, who was born and died on March 16, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 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 16th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 16, 1962?


March 16, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 75th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1962 can also be written as 3/16/1962 in the US and as 16/3/1962 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1962 in March 1962 calendar

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March 16, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 16, 1962:

  • Us super-constellation disappears above pacific ocean, kills 167.
  • First launching of titan 2 rocket.
  • Flying tiger line flight 739 disappears in the western pacific ocean with all 107 aboard missing and presumed dead.[11]

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March 16, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th 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 16, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on March 16th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 16, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 16, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 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 16, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 04:20 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 16, 1962?


Famous people born on March 16, 1962:

  • Franck Fréon

    French race car driver.

  • Liliane Gaschet

    French athlete.

  • Marcel Brands

    Soccer player (rkc).

  • Philippe Kahn

    French entrepreneur.

  • Janette Rauch
  • Lars Larsson
  • Joseph Crowley
  • Iaia Forte
  • Jim Master
  • Nigel Phelps
  • Albert Falette

Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:

  • Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film.

  • Alexandra Daddario
    Alexandra Daddario

    Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.

  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...

  • Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham

    Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.

  • Victor Garber
    Victor Garber

    Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada

    Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.

  • Bernardo Bertolucci
    Bernardo Bertolucci

    He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.

  • Karlheinz Böhm
    Karlheinz Böhm

    German-austrian actor (d. 2014.

  • Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn

    English singer and actor.

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March 16, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 1 month old,

or 745 months and 4 days old,

or 3240 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22681 days old,

if you were born on March 16, 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 16, 1962?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 16, 1962.

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March 16, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 16, 1962:

  • John Owen Jones

    Composer dies at 85.

  • Frederick Pentland
  • Vincent L. Eaton
  • Aatos Jaskari

What famous deaths happened on March 16th?

Famous deaths on March 16th:

  • Bebe Daniels
    Bebe Daniels

    American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • June Collyer
    June Collyer

    Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Vernestine Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Abrey Beardsley

    Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.

  • Caria Lagerlöf

    Caria Lagerlöf was a Swedish novelist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909.

  • Lidiya Ginzburg

    Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.

  • Paul Kohner

    Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.

  • Linas Marcinkevicius

    Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 16th

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March 16, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 16, 1962:

  • St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
  • Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
  • The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome

Saints celebrated on March 16, 1962:

  • Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
  • Saint Eusebia (+680)
  • Saint Benedicta (+1260)
  • Saint Agapitus
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March 16, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 16, 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 16, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1962 was Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 16, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 16, 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 16, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 16, 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 16, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 16, 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 16, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 16, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 16, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 16, 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 16, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 16, 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 16, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 16, 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 16, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 16, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Plantagenets by Thomas B. Costain

The Last Plantagenets

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The developments that characterized England's reigns as monarchs, from Richard II through Henry VII are detailed

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.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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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 Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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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.

The Coming Fury by Bruce Catton

The Coming Fury

By:

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

March 16, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 16, 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 March 16, 1962?

On March 16, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 16, 1962?

On March 16, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 16, 1962?

On March 16, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 16th?

March 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
  • 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.

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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.

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