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October 26, 1962 was the 299th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 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 October 26, 1962, who was born and died on October 26, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett), movies (e.g. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. Romeo And Juliet) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 26, 1962?
- October 26, 1962: What happened on that day?
- October 26, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 26, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 26, 1962?
- October 26, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 26, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- October 26, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 26, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- October 26, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 26, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 26, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 26, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 26, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on October 26, 1962?
What day of the week was October 26, 1962?
October 26, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 299th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 26, 1962 can also be written as 10/26/1962 in the US and as 26/10/1962 in UK and Europe.
October 26, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 26, 1962:
- Beatles tape please please me andask me why
- Jfk warns russia us will not allow soviet missiles to remain in cuba
- Nikita khrushchev sends note to jfk offering to withdraw his missiles from cuba if us closed its bases in turkey offer is rejected
- The soviet union transmits a proposal for ending the cuban missile crisis: the missile bases would be removed in exchange for a u.s. pledge not to invade cuba.
- Spiegel scandal: german police occupy ''der spiegel'' offices in hamburg.
- A referendum in france favors the election of the president by universal suffrage.
October 26, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 26, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 26, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 26, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:16 am and setting at 06:00 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1962.
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Who was born on October 26, 1962?
Famous people born on October 26, 1962:
![Cary Elwes]()
Cary ElwesCary elwes is a british actor known for his roles in the princess bride and saw.
- Christine Citti
French actress, screenwriter and director.
- Amy Chua
Amy Chua is a Yale Law professor and author known for her controversial book 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.
- Jack Morelli
American comic book professional and author.
- David Furnish
Director.
- Lorenza Pavarotti
Adua pavarotti, a noted italian family, is the daughter of luciano pavarotti and luciano pavarotti.
- Dan Meagher
- Busy Bee Starski
- Roberto Romano
- Pasquale Ruju
- Wilbert Suvrijn
- Dean Spielmann
- Maria Grazia Cutuli
- Davo Karničar
- Rill Baxter
- Domenico Fortunato
- Ralph Jackson
Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:
![Hillary Clinton]()
Hillary ClintonAmerican lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.
![Aaron Kwok]()
Aaron KwokAaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.
![Seth MacFarlane]()
Seth MacFarlaneSeth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...
![Jaclyn Smith]()
Jaclyn SmithJaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.
![Dylan McDermott]()
Dylan McDermottAmerican actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.
![Natalie Merchant]()
Natalie MerchantAmerican singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).
![Bob Hoskins]()
Bob HoskinsEnglish actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.
![Julian Schnabel]()
Julian SchnabelAmerican screenwriter and painter.
![Roger Allam]()
Roger AllamHe is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.
![Steve Valentine]()
Steve ValentineScottish actor and magician.
October 26, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 5 months old,
or 737 months and 24 days old,
or 3208 weeks
or 22456 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 26, 1962?
There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 26, 1962.
October 26, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 26, 1962:
![Louise Beavers]()
Louise BeaversAmerican singer and actress (d. 1962).
- Hattie McDaniel
Actress (gone with the wind), passes away at 67.
- Silvio De Nicolai
- Domenico Tripepi
- Armand Isaac-Bénédic
- Tarcisio Bedini
What famous deaths happened on October 26th?
Famous deaths on October 26th:
![Alma Cogan]()
Alma CoganEnglish singer (born 1932).
![Delmar Watson]()
Delmar WatsonDelmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.
![Hoyt Axton]()
Hoyt AxtonAmerican actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).
![Hattie McDaniel]()
Hattie McDanielAmerican actress and singer (born 1895).
![Tutta Rolf]()
Tutta RolfNorwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.
- Demitris Kazantzakis
Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.
- Bosten Russell
Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.
- Nicolae Dobrin
Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton
A leading figure of the American women's rights movement, co-founder of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
- Masayoshi Nagata
Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th
October 26, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 26, 1962:
- Nauru - Angam Day
- Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
- Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St. Quadragesimus
- St. Rusticus
- St. Gibitrudis
- St. Fulk
- St. Eadfrid
- St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
- St. Cuthbert
October 26, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 26, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 26, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1962 was Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.
October 26, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
- The Crystals - He's A Rebel
- The Contours - Do You Love Me
- Gene Pitney - Only Love Can Break A Heart
- The 4 Seasons - Sherry
October 26, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.
October 26, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tornados - Telstar
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Tommy Roe - Sheila
- Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
- Elvis Presley - She's Not You
October 26, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1962 was Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.
October 26, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
- The Contours - Do You Love Me
- Brook Benton - Lie To Me
- The 4 Seasons - Sherry
- Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
October 26, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 26, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono, Wesley Addy
Country: United States of America
Gypsy
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy
Starring: Rosalind Russell, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Paul Wallace
Country: United States of America
Don't Talk to Strange Men
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Pat Jackson
Starring: Christina Gregg, Janina Faye, Cyril Raymond, Gillian Lind
Period of Adjustment
Release year: 1962
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Jane Fonda, Jim Hutton, Lois Nettleton
The Manchurian Candidate
Release year: 1962
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury
Country: United States of America
October 26, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Romeo and Juliet
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Carlo Carlei
Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln
Release year: 1962
McHale's Navy
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Bryan Spicer
Country: United States of America
The Saint
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
The Beverly Hillbillies
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Penelope Spheeris
Country: United States of America
October 26, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 26, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Blue Nile
By: Alan Moorehead
Only a few Westerners ventured into the areas watered in the Nile River's long journey from Lake Tana during the first half the nineteenth century.
Dearly Beloved
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Anne Morrow Lindbergh's bestseller, Dearly Beloved, is set in June. This is a wonderful moment when the "gathered together", not only look at this couple, but also their lives, hopes and fears.
Hornblower And The Hotspur
By: C.S. Forester
April 1803. Hornblower is shown here, shortly after his wedding ceremony, being ordered to board his ship, HMS Hotspur to watch the French coast, Channel ports and the Bay of Biscay.
The Thin Red Line
By: James Jones
These are the men of C for-Charlie company- "Mad 1st Sgt. Eddie Welsh, Pvt. 1st Class Don Doll Pvt. John Bell, Capt. James Stein, Cpl.
A Study Of Communism
By: J. Edgar Hoover
This book review was written at the height of Cold War. It is available in Kirkus Review, October 1, 1962.
October 26, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 26, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on October 26, 1962?
On October 26, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1962?
On October 26, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 26, 1962?
On October 26, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 26th?
October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
- 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.
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 October 1962?
October 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
