Wednesday January 31, 1962: on this day

January 31, 1962 was the 31st day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 31, 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 31, 1962, who was born and died on January 31, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters), movies (e.g. All Night Long, directed by Basil Dearden), TV series (e.g. Space Angel) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1962?


January 31, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1962 can also be written as 1/31/1962 in the US and as 31/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

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January 31, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1962:

  • Gen charles p cabell, usaf, ends term as deputy director of cia
  • Samuel gravely assumes command of destroyer escort uss falgout
  • General charles p cabell, us air force, ends term as deputy director of us central intelligence agency.

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January 31, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:47 am and setting at 01:52 pm.

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 31, 1962?


Famous people born on January 31, 1962:

  • Sophie Muller

    British music video director.

  • Bruce McGuire

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Alexey Miller

    Businessman.

  • Timothy Naftali
  • Frank Wieneke
  • David Oliver
  • Flavio Tranquillo
  • Claudio Cipelletti
  • Aleksej Borisovič Miller
  • Juan José Lizarbe

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 24 days old,

or 3247 weeks

or 22729 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 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 31, 1962?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 31, 1962.

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January 31, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1962:

  • Attilio Firpi
  • Dannie Heineman
  • Noel Purcell

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1962:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1962:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 29th and February 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1962 was Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

January 31, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

January 31, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
  3. - Let's Twist Again
  4. - Forget Me Not
  5. - Walk On By

January 31, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 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 29th and February 4th.

January 31, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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January 31, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

All Night Long

All Night Long

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Patrick McGoohan, Keith Michell, Betsy Blair, Paul Harris

Light in the Piazza

Light in the Piazza

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Guy Green

Starring: Olivia de Havilland, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Rossano Brazzi

Lafayette

Lafayette

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jean Dréville

Starring: Pascale Audret, Jack Hawkins, Michel Le Royer, Folco Lulli

Moon Pilot

Moon Pilot

Release year: 1962

Directed by: James Neilson

Starring: Tom Tryon, Brian Keith, Edmond O'Brien, Dany Saval

Crosstrap

Crosstrap

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Hartford-Davis

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

January 31, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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:

Space Angel

Space Angel

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Dick Darley

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

January 31, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

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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.

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

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The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …

The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart

The Ivy Tree

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Mary Grey had travelled from Canada to Northumberland, the country of her forebears. The shout broke the silence as she enjoyed the orderly, sparse beauty of England's northern fallss.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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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 …

The Coming Fury by Bruce Catton

The Coming Fury

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Notes on dust jacket: Bruce Catton's book about the Civil War is both a wide-ranging and a comprehensive work of art.

January 31, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 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 31, 1962?

On January 31, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1962?

On January 31, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1962?

On January 31, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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.

Wednesday January 31, 1962