Thursday April 26, 1962: on this day

April 26, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 116th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1962 can also be written as 4/26/1962 in the US and as 26/4/1962 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1962 in April 1962 calendar

Here's what happened on April 26, 1962:

• Ariel 1 launch
• Ranger 4 crash lands on (backside of) moon
• Us / uk launch ariel; 1st international payload
• First lockheed a-12 flies.
• Nasa's ranger 4 spacecraft crashes into the moon.
• Us/united kingdom launch ariel; first international payload, first united kingdom satellite.
• The british space programme launches its first satellite, the ariel 1.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 11:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on April 26, 1962

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Famous people born on April 26, 1962:

• Michael Damian

  American actor who played the role of danny romalotti on the tv series the young and the restless in 1981.

• Jameya Kincaid

  Jameya Kincaid is a contemporary American novelist known for her lyrical and introspective works.

• Debra Wilson

  American screenwriter and actress.

• Mattheo Messina Denaro

  Italian criminal and journalist, known as a former boss of the Sicilian Mafia.

• Colin Anderson

  English footballer.

• Michael Damian in San Diego

  California, usa; actor/singer.

• Graham "Skin"

  Skinner; rocker (hipsway).

• Adam Silver

  Lawyer.

• Keith Rothfus

  Politician.

• Vittorio Vatteroni
• María del Monte
• Marina Pirani
• Nasko Sirakov
• Erik Van Looy
• George Montgomery

Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:

• Tionne Watkins

  Tionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.

• Channing Tatum

  Channing tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.

• Stana Katic

  Stana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.

• Jet Li

  Jet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...

• Jordana Brewster

  Panama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.

• Tom Welling

  Tom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.

• Kevin James

  Kevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.

• Carol Burnett

  American comedian on stage, film and tv.

• Claudine Auger

  Paris, france -- miss france (1958).

• Joan Chen

  Chinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1962?

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 26, 1962.

Famous people died on April 26, 1962:

• Alessandrina Luisa di Danimarca

What famous deaths happened on April 26th?

Famous deaths on April 26th:

• Lucille Ball

  American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

• Maria Schell

  Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

• Robert Davi

  American actor, singer, and director.

• Gail Russell

  Chicago, illinois -- actress.

• Broderick Crawford

  Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.

• Jayne Meadows

  Wu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).

• Alexander Knox

  Canadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).

• John Bunny

  Silent film comedian (born 1863).

• Bessie Love

  Actress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.

• Jim Davis

  Actor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.

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Holidays on April 26, 1962:

• World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
• Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
• Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
• Tanzania - Union Day.
• Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
• Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
• Lucidius (4th century)
• Paschasius (d. 865)
• Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
• Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)

Observances on April 26, 1962:

• International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
• World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]

Saints celebrated on April 26, 1962:

• Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)

April 26, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 26, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
3. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'

April 26, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 26, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
2. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
3. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
4. Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
5. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl

April 26, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 26, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
2. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
3. Ketty Lester - Love Letters
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'