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June 28, 1962 was the 179th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is June 28, 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 June 28, 1962, who was born and died on June 28, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 28, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles), movies (e.g. Birdman of Alcatraz, directed by John Frankenheimer, Charles Crichton), TV series (e.g. The Franchise Affair) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 28th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 28, 1962?
- June 28, 1962: What happened on that day?
- June 28, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 28, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 28, 1962?
- June 28, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 28, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- June 28, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 28, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- June 28, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 28, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 28, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 28, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 28, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on June 28, 1962?
What day of the week was June 28, 1962?
June 28, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 179th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 28, 1962 can also be written as 6/28/1962 in the US and as 28/6/1962 in UK and Europe.
June 28, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 28, 1962:
- Thalidomide drug banned in the netherlands
- The united lutheran church in america, finnish evangelical lutheran church of america, american evangelical lutheran church, and augustana evangelical lutheran church merge to form the lutheran church in america.
June 28, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 28, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 28th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 28, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 28, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 28, 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 June 28, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:01 am and setting at 06:14 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1962.
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Who was born on June 28, 1962?
Famous people born on June 28, 1962:
- Kwame Dawes
Ghanaian-Jamaican poet and professor of English.
- Anișoara Cușmir-Stanciu
Romanian long jumper.
- Ann-Louise Skoglund
Swedish hurdler.
- Artur Hajzer
Polish mountaineer (d. 2013).
- Tony Leung Chiu-Wai
Actor.
- Anisoara Stanciu-Cusmir
Romania -- long jumper (1984 olympics-gold medalist).
- Leslie Roberts
- Valentino Valentini
- Cathy Gentile-Patti
- Kjell Jonevret
- Flavio Pagano
- Věra Pauchová
- Antonio Provasio
Whose famous birthday is on June 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 28th:
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Kathy BatesAmerican actress.
![Ji-won Ha]()
Ji-won HaJi-won ha is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular korean dramas and films.
![John Cusack]()
John CusackJohn cusack is an american actor known for his roles in iconic 80s and 90s films such as 'say anything' and 'high fidelity'.
![Sabrina Ferilli]()
Sabrina FerilliItalian actress, seen in films that are lighthearted and funny such as "the sky is always blue" and "august holliday.
![Mel Brooks]()
Mel BrooksAmerican screenwriter, comedian and actor.
![Gilda Radner]()
Gilda RadnerAmerican comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".
![Alessandro Nivola]()
Alessandro NivolaAmerican producer and actor, who has appeared in feature films like american hustle.
![Alice Krige]()
Alice KrigeSouth africa -- actress (chariots of fire, ladykiller).
![Steve Burton]()
Steve BurtonAmerican actor.
![John Inman]()
John InmanBritish actor, born in 13 years.
June 28, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 9 months old,
or 741 months and 23 days old,
or 3225 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22577 days old,
if you were born on June 28, 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 June 28, 1962?
There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 28, 1962.
June 28, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 28, 1962:
- Mickey Cochrane
American baseball manager and player (d. 1962).
- Cy Morgan
American baseball player (born 1878).
- Silvio Pasi
What famous deaths happened on June 28th?
Famous deaths on June 28th:
![Rod Serling]()
Rod SerlingAmerican radio and television script writer.
![Stanley Baker]()
Stanley BakerActor (accident guns of navarone), died at 49.
![Robert Byrd]()
Robert ByrdAmerican politician.
![Meshach Taylor]()
Meshach TaylorAmerican actor and singer (d. 2014.
- James Madison
American politician who contributed to the details and philosophy of the new form government being created for the revolutionary u.s.
- Terilynn Shaw
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that touched the hearts of many.
- Dracen Dragonscale
Dracen Dragonscale was a pioneering alchemist who developed several groundbreaking potions and elixirs that revolutionized the field of...
- Mihail Tal
Mihail Tal was a Latvian-Soviet chess grandmaster and the eighth world chess champion.
- Allin
American professional wrestler known for his wild and unpredictable behavior.
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June 28, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 28, 1962:
- Feast of St Irenaeus of Lyon
- Vidovdan, Orthodox religious holiday commemorating St. Vitus
- National Handshake Day
June 28, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 28, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 25th and July 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 28, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.
June 28, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 28, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper
- Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park
- Johnny Tillotson - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
- Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
June 28, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.
June 28, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 28, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Frank Ifield - I Remember You
- Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
- Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
- Jimmie Rodgers - English Country Garden
June 28, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.
June 28, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 28, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
- Joe Henderson - Snap Your Fingers
- The Marvelettes - Playboy
- Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
June 28, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 28, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Birdman of Alcatraz
Release year: 1962
Directed by: John Frankenheimer, Charles Crichton
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand
Country: United States of America
Tales of Terror
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roger Corman
Starring: Vincent Price, Maggie Pierce, Leona Gage, Peter Lorre
Country: United States of America
The Three Stooges in Orbit
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Edward Bernds
Starring: Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Joe DeRita, Carol Christensen
Hell Is for Heroes
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Don Siegel
Starring: Steve McQueen, Bobby Darin, Fess Parker, Harry Guardino
The World's Greatest Sinner
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Timothy Carey
Starring: Timothy Carey, Gil Barreto, Betty Rowland, James Farley
June 28, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 28, 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
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Leonard Lewis
Brothers in Law
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roy Boulting
June 28, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 28, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
My Life In Court
By: Louis Nizer
2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.
Island
By: Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley's final novel, Island, is a provocative counterpoint of his global classic Brave New World. It depicts a flourishing society on an isolated Pacific island that attracts people.
June 28, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 28, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on June 28, 1962?
On June 28, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 1962?
On June 28, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 28, 1962?
On June 28, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 28th?
June 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of June. 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 June 28th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 indanan bombings - two suicide bombers set off their bombs in sulu (philippines), killing four soldiers as well as two civilians. isil claims responsibility.
- 2018 - 2018 uy aviation king air c90 crashes: four people were killed in a light aircraft crash in mumbai's ghatkopar, india.
- 2017 - Type 055 destroyer: china’s state-run global times newspaper reports that the type 055 destroyer was launched at the jiangnan shipyard, shanghai. it is a 10,000-ton "new-generation" warship.
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 June 1962?
June 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
