Friday January 26, 1962: on this day

January 26, 1962 was the 26th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 26, 1962, who was born and died on January 26, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters), movies (e.g. Crosstrap, directed by Robert Hartford-Davis), TV series (e.g. On The Road) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 26, 1962?


January 26, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 26th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1962 can also be written as 1/26/1962 in the US and as 26/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

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January 26, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1962:

  • Twist is impure and bans it from all catholic schools
  • Us launches ranger 3; misses moon by 22,000 miles (37,000km).
  • Bishop burke of buffalo catholic dioceses declares chubby checker's "twist" is impure and bans it from all catholic schools.
  • Canadian marine service renamed coast guard.
  • Ranger program: ranger 3 is launched to study the moon. the space probe later misses the moon by 22,000 miles (35,400 km).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 26th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 10:44 am.

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

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Who was born on January 26, 1962?


Famous people born on January 26, 1962:

  • Justin Cronin

    Best known for his novel 'The Passage', a post-apocalyptic vampire thriller.

  • Oscar Ruggeri

    Argentinian manager and footballer.

  • Anna LaCazio

    Anna lacazio is a musician known for being the lead vocalist of the band when in rome, best known for their hit single 'the promise'.

  • Ruben Gonzalez

    Cuban pianist (buenavista social club) (born 1919).

  • Javier Cercas

    Spanish novelist and essayist acclaimed for his works.

  • Kitt Shapiro

    Founder of Simply Eartha, a lifestyle brand inspired by her mother, Eartha Kitt.

  • Tim May

    Australian cricketer.

  • Guo Jian

    Chinese-australian photographer and sculptor of painter.

  • Michael Chiarello

    American celebrity chef, restaurateur and vintner, as well as cookbook author.

  • Tom Keifer

    Rock guitarist/vocalist (cinderella - "heartbreak station").

  • Pedro Xavier
  • Lois Anvidalfarei
  • Angela D'Onghia
  • Craig Anton
  • Enzo Augello
  • Marco Barrero
  • Aleksandr Beljakov
  • John Brown
  • Rainer Hoppe
  • Domenico Matassini

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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


You are 62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 21 days old,

or 3246 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22726 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 26, 1962?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 26, 1962:

  • Lucky Luciano

    Sicilian-american gangster.

  • Fran Lhotka

    Composer dies at 78.

  • Charles "Lucky" Luciano

    New york city, new york mafia gangster, dies at age 65.

  • Luigi Cimara

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...

  • Kden Kobe

    Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...

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


Holidays on January 26, 1962:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1962:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 22nd and January 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1962 was Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
  2. - The Twist
  3. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
  4. - Can't Help Falling In Love
  5. - Norman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Stranger On The Shore
  3. - Let There Be Drums
  4. - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
  5. - Moon River

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1962 was I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) by Barbara George, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
  2. - Unchain My Heart
  3. - Lost Someone
  4. - The Twist
  5. - Poor Fool

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

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

Crosstrap

Crosstrap

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Hartford-Davis

Starring: Laurence Payne, Jill Adams, Zena Marshall, Gary Cockrell

Jules and Jim

Jules and Jim

Release year: 1962

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, Henri Serre, Vanna Urbino

Country: United States of America

The Three Stooges Meet Hercules

The Three Stooges Meet Hercules

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Joe DeRita, Vicki Trickett

The Magic Sword

The Magic Sword

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bert I. Gordon

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, Gary Lockwood, Anne Helm

My Geisha

My Geisha

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Yves Montand, Edward G. Robinson, Robert Cummings

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

Release year: 1961

Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

January 26, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

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 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"

Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

By:

The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.

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

The most popular videogames on January 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 January 26, 1962?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1962?

On January 26, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 26th?

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

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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 January 1962?

January 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1962 calendar looked like.

Friday January 26, 1962