Thursday February 22, 1962: on this day

February 22, 1962 was the 53rd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 22, 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 February 22, 1962, who was born and died on February 22, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 22, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler)), movies (e.g. Ring of Terror, directed by Clark L. Paylow), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 22nd, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 22, 1962?


February 22, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1962 can also be written as 2/22/1962 in the US and as 22/2/1962 in UK and Europe.

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February 22, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 22, 1962:

  • Wilt chamberlain sets nba record with 34 free throw attempts.

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February 22, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 22, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 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 February 22nd, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 22, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 22, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 February 22, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:39 pm and setting at 08:47 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 February 22, 1962?


Famous people born on February 22, 1962:

  • Steve Irwin
    Steve Irwin

    He is an australian environmentalist and television personality.

  • John Wayne

    American family of fame, pilar pallette, wife to actor john wayne, is the son.

  • Lenda Murray in Detroit

    Michigan, usa.

  • Lisa Jacquin

    Equestrian show jumping (olympics 1996).

  • Les Wallace

    Scottish darts player.

  • Christian Gombe
  • Elisa Garcia
  • Rob Johnson
  • Paolo Tomasoni
  • Ethan Wayne
  • Olivier Latry
  • Lenda Murray
  • Ivo Muser
  • Jim Petersen

Whose famous birthday is on February 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 22nd:

  • Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore

    American actress, noted family.

  • Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet.

  • Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • Julie Walters
    Julie Walters

    British actress who received critical acclaim for her performance as "educating rita", winning a tony award for stage performance.

  • Bruce Forsyth
    Bruce Forsyth

    London, england -- comedian/tv host (generation game).

  • Jonathan Demme
    Jonathan Demme

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock

    English actress and author.

  • Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene

    American actress and singer.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

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February 22, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 3 days old,

or 3244 weeks

or 22708 days old,

if you were born on February 22, 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 February 22, 1962?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 22, 1962.

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February 22, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 22, 1962:

  • Anson Dyer
  • Alfredo Jeri

What famous deaths happened on February 22nd?

Famous deaths on February 22nd:

  • Simone Simon
    Simone Simon

    Famed french actress, best known for marc allegret’s "lac aux dames.

  • Ed Flanders
    Ed Flanders

    Actor (dr westphall st elsewhere), commits suicide when he is 60.

  • Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward

    American actor (b. 1925).

  • Edith Barrett
    Edith Barrett

    Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Russian-american violinist composer, conductor.

  • Joan Woodbury
    Joan Woodbury

    Actress (super sleuth, northwest trail).

  • Beyla Warhol

    Beyla Warhol was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop...

  • Andy Warhol

    A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic silkscreen paintings of celebrities and consumer products.

  • Javel Warhol

    American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement.

  • Charles Lyell

    Charles Lyell was a Scottish geologist who is best known as the author of the famous book 'Principles of Geology', which presented the...

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February 22, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 22, 1962:

  • Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
  • United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Ash Wednesday in 2023.
  • The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22, 1962:

  • Saint Lucia - independence (1979).
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February 22, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 22, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 19th and February 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 22, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler), according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 22, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 22, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Duke Of Earl
  2. - The Wanderer
  3. - Norman
  4. - The Twist
  5. - Hey! Baby

February 22, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 22, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 22, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
  3. - Let's Twist Again
  4. - Forget Me Not
  5. - Walk On By

February 22, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 22, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 22, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Duke Of Earl
  2. - Lost Someone
  3. - Baby It's You
  4. - I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)
  5. - The Twist

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February 22, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 22, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ring of Terror

Ring of Terror

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Clark L. Paylow

Starring: George E. Mather, Austin Green, Esther Furst, Norman Ollestad

Walk on the Wild Side

Walk on the Wild Side

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter

Country: United States of America

Damn the Defiant!

Damn the Defiant!

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Starring: Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Maurice Denham, Nigel Stock

The Beachcomber

The Beachcomber

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Erich Pommer

Starring: Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, Robert Newton, Tyrone Guthrie

All Night Long

All Night Long

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Patrick McGoohan, Keith Michell, Betsy Blair, Paul Harris

February 22, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 22, 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

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

February 22, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 22, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Twilight Of Honor by Al Dewlen

Twilight Of Honor

By:

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I Should Have Kissed Her More by Alexander King

I Should Have Kissed Her More

By:

KING OF THE STATETELLERS - The favorite raconteur for millions of TV viewers! Bestseller of MINE ENEMY GETS OLDER, and MAY THIS HOUSE SAFE FROM TIGERS! ALEXANDER KING will tell you

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

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

By:

This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

February 22, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 22, 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 February 22, 1962?

On February 22, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 22, 1962?

On February 22, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 22, 1962?

On February 22, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 22nd?

February 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of February. 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 February 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 venezuelan presidential crisis: venezuelan national guard troops open fire on indigenous pemon protestors who tried to block a military convoy headed to brazil-venezuela border. at least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
  • 2018 - Police in montenegro have identified the attacker of a grenade attack against the u.s. embassy in podgorica yesterday. he was an ex-military veteran of the armed forces of yugoslavia, according to authorities.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, raqqa offensive: u.s.-backed sdf troops on two fronts meet northeast of raqqa to encircle a small group of villages held by isis.

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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 February 1962?

February 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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