Friday December 21, 1962: on this day

December 21, 1962 was the 355th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 21, 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 21, 1962, who was born and died on December 21, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 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 21st, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 21, 1962?


December 21, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 355th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1962 can also be written as 12/21/1962 in the US and as 21/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

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December 21, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 1962:

  • Angolin leaves comecon
  • Us and cuba accord, for release of bay of pigs captives.
  • Rondane national park is established as norway's first national park.
  • Britain agrees to purchase polaris missiles from the u.s.

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December 21, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 21, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 21, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:52 am and setting at 02:00 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 21, 1962?


Famous people born on December 21, 1962:

  • Floreen Joyner

    Floreen Joyner was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics.

  • Steven Mnuchin

    Former U.S.

  • Gray Davis

    Gray Davis is an American actor known for his roles in various films and television shows.

  • Christy Forester in Lookout Mountain

    Georgia, usa; country singer (forester sister - "men").

  • Alessandro Dell'Acqua

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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December 21, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 3 months old,

or 735 months and 29 days old,

or 3200 weeks

or 22400 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 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 21, 1962?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 21, 1962.

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December 21, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 1962:

  • Gary Hocking
  • Egidio Caspani
  • Nemesio García Naranjo

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Ebb Fitzgerald

    Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.

  • Jersee Fitzgerald

    Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...

  • Trason Fitzgerald

    Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...

  • Hadli Fitzgerald

    Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.

  • Garrell Fitzgerald

    Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Keiston Fitzgerald

    Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

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December 21, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 21, 1962:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 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 21, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornadoes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 21, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 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 21, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 21, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 21, 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 21, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1962 was Release Me by "Little Esther" Phillips, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 21, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 21, 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 21, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 21, 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 21, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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 21, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 21, 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 21, 1962?

On December 21, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1962?

On December 21, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1962?

On December 21, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

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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.

Friday December 21, 1962