Monday December 17, 1962: on this day

December 17, 1962 was the 351st day of the year 1962, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1962, who was born and died on December 17, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Telstar by The Tornadoes), movies (e.g. To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by Robert Mulligan), TV series (e.g. Make A Wish) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1962?


December 17, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 351st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1962 can also be written as 12/17/1962 in the US and as 17/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

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December 17, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1962:

  • Beatles 1st british tv appearance (people & places)
  • Current constitution of monaco promulgated.
  • Thomas mitchell, american actor (outlaw), dies of cancer at age 70.

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December 17, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 17, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:01 pm and setting at 12:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1963.

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Who was born on December 17, 1962?


Famous people born on December 17, 1962:

  • Christophe Hondelatte

    French radio and television host, who has been working for bfmtv since fall 2014.

  • Katherine McWorter

    American screenwriter for "war" she is a prota (c)ga (c) of steven spielberg.

  • Rocco Mediate

    American journalist and golfer.

  • Ari Folman

    Israeli director known for his animated documentary film 'Waltz with Bashir'.

  • Galina Malchugina

    Russian sprinter.

  • Paul Dobson

    English footballer.

  • William Perry

    Athlete.

  • Giulla Boschi

    Act of contrition, bonus malus, italian actress.

  • Jon Vincent

    American pornographic actor, who appeared in pornography that was gay and bisexual.

  • Rocco Anthony Mediate in Greensburg

    Pennsylvania, usa; pga golfer (1991 doral-ryder).

  • Richard Jewell

    American security guard and accused terrorist (d. 2007).

  • André-Philippe Gagnon
  • Philippe Rouault (politician)
  • Brad Sellers

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 3 months old,

or 735 months and 11 days old,

or 3197 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22382 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 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 December 17, 1962?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1962.

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December 17, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1962:

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Raden Sadjad

    Indonesian diplomat and politician who played a key role in the country's independence movement.

  • Giuseppe Furlani
  • Robert M. Haas
  • Herbert Haresnape
  • Ezio Bartalini
  • Carl Diem

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Dale Burman

    Professional baseball player who achieved great success during his career.

  • Margaruite Yourcenar

    Renowned French author known for her novel 'Memoirs of Hadrian'.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 17th

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December 17, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornadoes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 17, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Telstar
  2. - Limbo Rock
  3. - Return To Sender
  4. - Bobby's Girl
  5. - Big Girls Don't Cry

December 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 17, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Return To Sender
  2. - Lovesick Blues
  3. - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
  4. - Dance With The Guitar Man
  5. - Sun Arise

December 17, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1962 was Release Me by "Little Esther" Phillips, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 17, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Release Me
  2. - You Are My Sunshine
  3. - Big Girls Don't Cry
  4. - Hotel Happiness
  5. - Two Lovers

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December 17, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy

Country: United States of America

Days of Wine and Roses

Days of Wine and Roses

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Lee Remick, Charles Bickford, Jack Klugman

Country: United States of America

Taras Bulba

Taras Bulba

Release year: 1962

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Tony Curtis, Yul Brynner, Christine Kaufmann, Sam Wanamaker

Country: United States of America

Who's Got the Action?

Who's Got the Action?

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Daniel Mann

Starring: Dean Martin, Lana Turner, Eddie Albert, Walter Matthau

The Trial

The Trial

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Arnoldo Foà, Jess Hahn, Billy Kearns

Country: United States of America

December 17, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:

Make a Wish

Make a Wish

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

City Beneath the Sea

City Beneath the Sea

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bud Boetticher

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

December 17, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 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 December 17, 1962?

On December 17, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1962?

On December 17, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1962?

On December 17, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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 December 1962?

December 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1962 calendar looked like.

Monday December 17, 1962