Wednesday May 23, 1962: on this day

May 23, 1962 was the 143rd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 23, 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 23, 1962, who was born and died on May 23, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 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 23rd, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1962?


May 23, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1962 can also be written as 5/23/1962 in the US and as 23/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1962:

  • Scott carpenter orbits earth 3 times in us aurora 7
  • Joe pepitone is second new york yankees player to hit two homeruns in one inning (joe dimaggio was first).
  • Oas leader general raoul salan sentenced to life.

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May 23, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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May 23, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 11:11 pm and setting at 10:07 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 23, 1962?


Famous people born on May 23, 1962:

  • Tamara Kennedy

    Scottish actress, award-winning in film and television soaps.

  • Karen Duffy

    American actress.

  • Imran Anwar

    Pakistani internent technologist.

  • Matt Wrack

    Union leader and english firefighter.

  • Karen [Duff] Duffy in New York City

    New york, usa: mtv vj/actress (meet wally sparks).

  • John Sarbanes

    Politician.

  • Keith Brantley at Scott Air Force Base

    Illinois, usa; marathon runner (olympics-1996).

  • Mladen Romić
  • Curtis Harry
  • Lawrence Kaplow
  • Johan Lamotte
  • Eva Lena
  • Samuel Maoz
  • Francesco Verderami
  • Francesco Bruzzone
  • Mauro Marmaglio
  • Franca Masu
  • Emilio Muñoz

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 10 months old,

or 742 months and 6 days old,

or 3227 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22591 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1962?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 23, 1962.

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May 23, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1962:

  • Louis Coatalen

    French engineer (d. 1962).

  • Douglas Carruthers
  • René Warcollier
  • Rubén Jaramillo

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1962:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1962:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1962:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 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 23, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1962 was Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 23, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 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:

  1. - Stranger On The Shore
  2. - Soldier Boy
  3. - Mashed Potato Time
  4. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  5. - Old Rivers

May 23, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 23, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 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:

  1. - Nut Rocker
  2. - Wonderful Land
  3. - Good Luck Charm
  4. - Hey Little Girl
  5. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

May 23, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 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 23, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 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:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
  3. - Soldier Boy
  4. - Mashed Potato Time
  5. - The One Who Really Loves You

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May 23, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 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

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

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

The Master of Ballantrae

Release year: 1962

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: Errol Flynn, Roger Livesey, Anthony Steel, Beatrice Campbell

Big Red

Big Red

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Norman Tokar

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Gilles Payant, Émile Genest, Janette Bertrand

The Miracle Worker

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 23, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

May 23, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart

The Ivy Tree

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Mary Grey had travelled from Canada to Northumberland, the country of her forebears. The shout broke the silence as she enjoyed the orderly, sparse beauty of England's northern fallss.

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

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The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …

A Prologue To Love by Taylor Caldwell

A Prologue To Love

By:

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.

In The Clearing by Robert Frost

In The Clearing

By:

This collection was Robert Frost's last collection of poems, and it became a national bestseller upon its publication.

A Long And Happy Life by Reynolds Price

A Long And Happy Life

By:

Reynolds Price's A Long and Happy Life was a wildly popular novel that won the William Faulkner Award in 1962 for being a first novel.

May 23, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 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 May 23, 1962?

On May 23, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1962?

On May 23, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1962?

On May 23, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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 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.

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