Saturday March 17, 1962: on this day

March 17, 1962 was the 76th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 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 March 17, 1962, who was born and died on March 17, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 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 17th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 17, 1962?


March 17, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 76th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1962 can also be written as 3/17/1962 in the US and as 17/3/1962 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1962 in March 1962 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th 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 17, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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The moon phase on March 17, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 02:46 pm and setting at 04:54 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 17, 1962?


Famous people born on March 17, 1962:

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Schon Harris

    Senator with a strong focus on environmental policies.

  • Coleen Larson

    Coleen Larson is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives.

  • Carsten Almqvist

    Swedish business executive.

  • Ank Bijleveld

    Dutch politician.

  • Janet Gardner

    American singer and guitarist (vixen).

  • Rob Sitch

    Australian actor, director, and producer.

  • Roxy Petrucci

    American drummer (madam x, vixen).

  • Janet Patricia Gardner in Juneau

    Alaska, usa; rocker.

  • Ank Bijleveld-Schouten

    Dutch politician.

  • Roxy Dora Petrucci in Rochester

    Minnesota, usa; rock drummer.

  • Joseph Crowley

    Politician.

  • Patrick Thomas Burke in Hollywood

    Florida, usa; pga golfer (1992 bellsouth-6th).

  • Kalpana Chawla

    Astronaut.

  • Stéphane Ostrowski
  • Meiway (musician)
  • Gary Waddock
  • Christiane Weber

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

  • Arye Gross
    Arye Gross

    American actor recognized for his work in film and television.

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


You are 62 years and 12 days old,

or 744 months and 12 days old,

or 3236 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22658 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 17, 1962?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 17, 1962:

  • Frank Orth

    Actor (boston blackie - the brothers) dies at 82.

  • Pat Clayton

    British explorer and surveyor (born 1896).

  • Ottavio Zoppi
  • Giuseppe Folchi

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Michie Kusama

    Renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for her avant-garde works.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

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

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March 17, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 17, 1962:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1962:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1962 was Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 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 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 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 17, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 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 17, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 17, 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 17, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 17, 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 17, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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 17, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 17, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

Ishi In Two Worlds by Theodora Kroeber

Ishi In Two Worlds

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SOLD OVER 1 MILLION COPIES The life of Ishi, the Yahi Indian and lone survivor from a doomed tribe is unique in North American anthropology.

My Life In Court by Louis Nizer

My Life In Court

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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.

The Guns Of August by Barbara W. Tuchman

The Guns Of August

By:

The Modern Library selected Barbara as one of 100 best nonfiction books of the century. The Proud Tower, The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Zimmerman Telegram were all included in the selection.

The Last Plantagenets by Thomas B. Costain

The Last Plantagenets

By:

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

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

The most popular videogames on March 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

history

Who was the US President on March 17, 1962?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1962?

On March 17, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

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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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