Friday May 25, 1962: on this day

May 25, 1962 was the 145th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 25, 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 25, 1962, who was born and died on May 25, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 25, 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 25th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 25, 1962?


May 25, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 145th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1962 can also be written as 5/25/1962 in the US and as 25/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

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May 25, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 25, 1962:

  • Isley brothers release twist & shout
  • American unions afl-cio starts campaign for 35-hour work week.
  • Us performs nuclear test at christmas island (atmospheric).
  • The old bay line, the last overnight steamboat service in the united states, goes out of business.
  • The new coventry cathedral is consecrated.

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May 25, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 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 May 25th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 25, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 25, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:49 am and setting at 12:22 pm.

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 25, 1962?


Famous people born on May 25, 1962:

  • Gilles Bouleau

    French television presenter and anchor of the daily news on tf1, tv private channel.

  • Ric Nattress

    Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager.

  • Jean-Paul Chiaroni

    Philippe bugalski, french rally driver, is the world champion in the citroan xsara wrc (2001 - 2003).

  • Amy Read in Birmingham

    Michigan, usa; golfer (1994 healthsouth palm beach-15th).

  • Amy Read

    Birmingham, michigan -- golfer (1994 healthsouth palm beach-15th).

  • Laurent Verron
  • Ricardo Merlo
  • Miani
  • José Vicente Moreno
  • Stefan Pistor
  • Purificación Santamarta
  • Livio Zerbini
  • Milan Zver
  • Jeff Balsmeyer
  • Alphonso Carreker
  • Alessandro Colizzi
  • Leslie Deniz
  • Anders Johansson
  • Dmitri Logunov

Whose famous birthday is on May 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 25th:

  • Mike Myers
    Mike Myers

    Mike myers is a canadian comedian and actor best known for his roles in the 'austin powers' film series and as a cast member on 'saturday...

  • Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen

    British actor, nominated for an oscar in 1999 for his performance in "gods and monsters".

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Dave Lee Travis
    Dave Lee Travis

    Dave lee travis is a british dj known for his work on bbc radio 1 and as a presenter on top of the pops.

  • Barbara Schulz
    Barbara Schulz

    She was a french film and stage actress, and is nominated for the cesar for best promising actress.

  • Connie Sellecca
    Connie Sellecca

    American model actress and producer.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Dixie Carter
    Dixie Carter

    American actress who was primarily a tv star.

  • Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Help.

  • Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain

    American actress, 16-year old former model.

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May 25, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 10 months old,

or 742 months and 4 days old,

or 3227 weeks

or 22589 days old,

if you were born on May 25, 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 25, 1962?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 25, 1962.

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May 25, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 25, 1962:

  • Júlio Dantas

What famous deaths happened on May 25th?

Famous deaths on May 25th:

  • Dany Robin
    Dany Robin

    French actress, whose international work includes alfred hitchcock’s "topaz" 1969.

  • Nicholas Clay
    Nicholas Clay

    British actor (born 1946).

  • Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American tv personality, puppeteer and clown, best known for his role as cooky the clown (also cooky the clown) on chicago's "bozo's circus"...

  • Charles Nelson Reilly
    Charles Nelson Reilly

    American actor and tv host (born in 1931).

  • Armarion Smith

    Award-winning actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Yasna Petrova

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Sundiata

    Founder of the Mali Empire and known as the Lion King.

  • Beatryce Beebe

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on planetary motion.

  • Gid Tanner

    Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 25th

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May 25, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 25, 1962:

  • Ancient Latvia - Urbanas Diena observed
  • Virginia - Confederate Memorial Day (1868)
  • Argentina - Day of May Revolution/National Day (1810)
  • Towel Day, in memory of Douglas Adams, is observed in ?
  • The Ascension, one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar
  • The former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Day of Youth
  • Chad, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - African Liberation Day
  • Officially declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma for her winning American Idol
  • Jordan - National Day/Arab Renaissance Day (1946)
  • Africa Day commemorating the 1963 fouding of he AU's precursor, OAU

Observances on May 25, 1962:

  • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, 25-31 May

Saints celebrated on May 25, 1962:

  • Saint Reinolf
  • Saint Marie-Madeleine-Sofie Barat (died 1865)
  • Saint Bede the Venerable (died 735)
  • Saint Frederic
  • Saint Augustine of Canterbury
  • Saint Bruno of Wnrzburg
  • Saint Hildebert
  • Saint Pope Gregory VII (died 1085)
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May 25, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 25, 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 25, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1962 was Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 25, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 25, 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 25, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 25, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 25, 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 25, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 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 25, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 25, 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 25, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 25, 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 25, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 25, 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 25, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 25, 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

By:

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.

Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter

Chairman Of The Bored

By:

First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

By:

The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

The Fox In The Attic by Richard Hughes

The Fox In The Attic

By:

The Fox in the Attic is a tale of great suspense, growing horror, and Richard Hughes's historic historical fiction "The Human Predicament" is widely acclaimed.

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

By:

1961: By Herman Taller M.D. 1961: by Herman Taller M.D.

May 25, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 25, 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 May 25, 1962?

On May 25, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1962?

On May 25, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 25, 1962?

On May 25, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 25th?

May 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-united states relations. iran-saudi arabia relations. iran-saudi arabia proxy conflict: u.s. president donald trump bypasses congress and approves the sale of billions worth of weapons to saudi arabia. he cited iranian threats against the latter.
  • 2018 - Noblesville west middle school shootings: two people were injured in a shooting at noblesville west middle school, noblesville, indiana. one suspect is currently in police custody.
  • 2017 - A booby-trapped package that was intended to be a gift for the former prime minister of greece, lucas papademos, explodes in his car in athens. his injuries are not considered life-threatening according to authorities.

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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.

Discover how May 1962 calendar looked like.

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