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Monday May 21, 1962: on this day
May 21, 1962 was the 141st day of the year 1962, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 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 May 21, 1962, who was born and died on May 21, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk), movies (e.g. Long Day's Journey Into Night, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. The Franchise Affair) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1962?
- May 21, 1962: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1962?
- May 21, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 21, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1962?
What day of the week was May 21, 1962?
May 21, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1962:
- 3 more cleveland hr set al record for most hr (26) over 8 games
May 21, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 21, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1962 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:15 pm and setting at 08:08 am.
The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.
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Who was born on May 21, 1962?
Famous people born on May 21, 1962:
- David Crumb
American composer and educator.
- Janey Robbins
American porn actress.
- Richard Caputo
American author.
- Laurence Larzul
- Roberto Frejat
- Uwe Rahn
- Nina Skeime
- Virginio Cáceres
- Grega Benedik
- Paolo Ceccaroli
- Steve Donahue
- Oleg Fomin
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
May 21, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 11 months old,
or 743 months and 7 days old,
or 3231 weeks and 6 days old,
or 22623 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 21, 1962?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1962.
May 21, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1962:
- Pietro Bianchi
- Gilbert P. Hamilton
- Francesco Olgiati
- Guido Pesenti
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1962:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1962:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1962:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1962 was Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 21, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Walter Brennan - Old Rivers
May 21, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 21, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
- Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
May 21, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 21, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
May 21, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Ralph Richardson, Jason Robards, Dean Stockwell
Country: United States of America
Carnival of Souls
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Herk Harvey
Starring: Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger, Art Ellison
Country: United States of America
The Master of Ballantrae
Release year: 1962
Directed by: William Keighley
Starring: Errol Flynn, Roger Livesey, Anthony Steel, Beatrice Campbell
Big Red
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Gilles Payant, Émile Genest, Janette Bertrand
The Miracle Worker
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson
Country: United States of America
May 21, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
The Franchise Affair
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Leonard Lewis
Brothers in Law
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roy Boulting
May 21, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
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.
A Prologue To Love
By: Taylor Caldwell
There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.
My Life In Court
By: Louis Nizer
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.
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
By: Gayelord Hauser
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser
May 21, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 21, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on May 21, 1962?
On May 21, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1962?
On May 21, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1962?
On May 21, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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 May 1962?
May 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
