Wednesday December 26, 1962: on this day

December 26, 1962 was the 360th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 26, 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 December 26, 1962, who was born and died on December 26, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Telstar by The Tornadoes), movies (e.g. Bees Saal Baad, directed by Biren Nag), TV series (e.g. Hancock) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 1962?


December 26, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 360th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1962 can also be written as 12/26/1962 in the US and as 26/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

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December 26, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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December 26, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 26, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:48 am and setting at 05:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1963.

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Who was born on December 26, 1962?


Famous people born on December 26, 1962:

  • Elih Yishai

    Israeli politician who served as Minister of the Interior.

  • Amylee Chua

    Amylee Chua is an American law professor and author, known for her book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.

  • James Kottak

    American drummer (d. 2024).

  • Mark Starr

    English wrestler (d. 2013).

  • Carina Jaarnek

    Swedish singer (d. 2016).

  • Myriem Roussel
    Myriem Roussel
  • Fabienne Babe
  • Jean-Marc Ferreri
  • Louis Nguyễn Anh Tuấn
  • Marvin Mejicanos
  • Volker Kutscher
  • Bahiano (Fernando Javier Luis Hortal)

Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

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December 26, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 4 months old,

or 736 months

or 3200 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22402 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 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 December 26, 1962?

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

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

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

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December 26, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 1962:

  • Edmondo Rho
  • Calcedonio Di Pisa
  • Vasco Giani

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

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December 26, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 1962:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 24th and December 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornadoes, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Telstar
  2. - Limbo Rock
  3. - Bobby's Girl
  4. - Go Away Little Girl
  5. - Big Girls Don't Cry

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1962 was You Are My Sunshine by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Are My Sunshine
  2. - Two Lovers
  3. - Hotel Happiness
  4. - Release Me
  5. - Big Girls Don't Cry

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December 26, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bees Saal Baad

Bees Saal Baad

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Biren Nag

Starring: Biswajeet, Waheeda Rehman, Manmohan Krishna, Madan Puri

China Town

China Town

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Shakti Samanta

Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Shakila, Helen, Madan Puri

40 Pounds of Trouble

40 Pounds of Trouble

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Tony Curtis, Phil Silvers, Suzanne Pleshette, Larry Storch

The Dungeon of Harrow

The Dungeon of Harrow

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Pat Boyette

Starring: Russ Harvey, Helen Hogan, William McNulty, Michele Buquor

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy

Country: United States of America

December 26, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 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:

Hancock

Hancock

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Peter Berg

The Mighty Hercules

The Mighty Hercules

Release year: 1962

Make a Wish

Make a Wish

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

City Beneath the Sea

City Beneath the Sea

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bud Boetticher

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Carlo Carlei

December 26, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 26, 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 December 26, 1962?

On December 26, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1962?

On December 26, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 1962?

On December 26, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of December. 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 December 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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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 December 1962?

December 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1962 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 26, 1962