Tuesday October 16, 1962: on this day

October 16, 1962 was the 289th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

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

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What day of the week was October 16, 1962?


October 16, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1962 can also be written as 10/16/1962 in the US and as 16/10/1962 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1962 in October 1962 calendar

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October 16, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1962:

  • Byron r white becomes a supreme court justice
  • Browse newspapers headlines from October 16, 1962
  • Ktxt tv channel 5 in lubbock, tx (pbs) begins broadcasting
  • Yanks (20th championship) beat sf giants 4 games to 3 in world series
  • Us president john kennedy becomes aware of missiles in cuba.
  • New york yankees (20th championship) beat san francisco giants 4 games to 3 in 59th world series (new york yankees appear in 12 and win 9 of last 14 world series).
  • Cuban missile crisis begins: a u-2 flight over cuba takes photos on oct. 14 of soviet nuclear weapons being installed. a stand-off then ensues for another 12 days after president kennedy is told of the pictures, between the united states and the soviet union, threatening the world with nuclear war.
  • Cuban missile crisis begins: u.s. president john f. kennedy is informed of photos taken on october 14 by a u-2 showing nuclear missiles (the crisis will last for 13 days starting from this point).

October 16, 1962: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 16, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:54 pm and setting at 11:44 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 16, 1962?


Famous people born on October 16, 1962:

  • Flea (musician)

    Flea is a musician best known as the bassist and co-founder of the rock band red hot chili peppers.

  • Dmitri Hvorostovsky

    Dmitri hvorostovsky was a renowned russian opera singer known for his powerful baritone voice and performances at leading opera houses...

  • Manute Bol

    American pro basketball player, the 7-foot-7 inch nba center was born in sudan as a dinka tribesman to play basketball.

  • Andre Vltchek

    Renowned investigative journalist and author.

  • Kenneth Lonergan

    Award-winning playwright and screenwriter known for 'Manchester by the Sea'.

  • Flea

    Australian-american bass player, songwriter, and actor.

  • Nico Lazaridis

    German footballer.

  • Tamara McKinney

    Lexington, kentucky -- slalom skier (1984 olympics - 4th place).

  • Ken Chinn

    Canadian singer-songwriter (snfu, slaveco.

  • Laura Coenen

    Neenah (wisconsin) -- team handball goalie for the olympic games 1988, 92 and 96.

  • Christian Stolte
    Christian Stolte
  • David Fralick
  • Lorenzo Livello
  • Durga McBroom

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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


You are 61 years 5 months old,

or 737 months and 3 days old,

or 3205 weeks

or 22435 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 16, 1962?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 16, 1962:

  • Gaston Bachelard

    French philosopher and poet known for his work on the philosophy of science and the imagination.

  • Lionello Quaglia
  • Saichirō Tomonari
  • Margherita Carola di Sassonia
  • Joseph Aloysius Burke
  • Elena Karađorđević

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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


Observances on October 16, 1962:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1962 was Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 16, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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 16, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

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.

Sex And The Single Girl by Helen Gurley Brown

Sex And The Single Girl

By:

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

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.

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.

Letters From The Earth by Mark Twain

Letters From The Earth

By:

This is an unabridged and unaltered edition that includes the Prologue and all 11 Letters with footnotes.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 16, 1962?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1962?

On October 16, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 16th?

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

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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.

Discover how October 1962 calendar looked like.

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