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Saturday March 31, 1962: on this day
March 31, 1962 was the 90th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is March 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 March 31, 1962, who was born and died on March 31, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 31, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Break The Heart That Loves You by Connie Francis), movies (e.g. War Hunt, directed by Denis Sanders), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 31st, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 31, 1962?
- March 31, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 31, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 31, 1962?
- March 31, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 31, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- March 31, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 31, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- March 31, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 31, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 31, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 31, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 31, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on March 31, 1962?
What day of the week was March 31, 1962?
March 31, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 90th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 31, 1962 can also be written as 3/31/1962 in the US and as 31/3/1962 in UK and Europe.
March 31, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 31, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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March 31, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 31, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:06 am and setting at 02:38 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.
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Who was born on March 31, 1962?
Famous people born on March 31, 1962:
- Georgios Stefanopoulos
Greek boxer.
- Olli Rehn
Finnish politician and footballer.
- John Taylor
American football player.
- Mark Begich
Politician.
- MC Hammer
Musician.
- Nicolas Poincaré
- Phil Leadbetter
- Michal Viewegh
- Antonio Martusciello
- Jeff Young
Whose famous birthday is on March 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 31st:
![Ewan McGregor]()
Ewan McGregorScottish actor who made his film debut in 1994.
![Christopher Walken]()
Christopher WalkenAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Richard Chamberlain]()
Richard ChamberlainAmerican actor, seen in tv and film.
![Shirley Jones]()
Shirley JonesAmerican actress, singer and leader of partridge family band.
![Jessica Szohr]()
Jessica SzohrAmerican actress.
![Rhea Perlman]()
Rhea PerlmanTv actress.
![Alejandro Amenábar]()
Alejandro AmenábarChilean-spanish screenwriter and director.
![Isabella Ferrari]()
Isabella FerrariItalian actress in television, theatre, and cinema.
![William McNamara]()
William McNamaraAmerican producer and actor.
![Eddie Quillan]()
Eddie QuillanPhiladelphia, pennsylvania -- actor ("julia, hell town").
March 31, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years and 19 days old,
or 744 months and 19 days old,
or 3237 weeks and 6 days old,
or 22665 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 31, 1962?
There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 31st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 31, 1962.
March 31, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 31, 1962:
- Marcello Dudovich
What famous deaths happened on March 31st?
Famous deaths on March 31st:
![Brandon Lee]()
Brandon LeeAmerican actor, noted family, and the son of bruce lee, martial arts star.
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
![Ronnie Corbett]()
Ronnie CorbettScots comedian best known for his work as ronnie barker (b. 9/25/1929 as "the two ronnies", 1971-1986.
![Anne Gwynne]()
Anne GwynneAmerican film actress (born 1918).
![Gene Lockhart]()
Gene LockhartAmerican actor, "going my way", dies at 65.
![Ralph Forbes]()
Ralph ForbesActor (riptide shock, shock, shock), is killed at 45.
![Shirley Mills]()
Shirley MillsAmerican actress and dancer (d.2010).
- Issiac Newton
Famous for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- Rissie Owens
Legendary track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 31st
March 31, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 31, 1962:
- Freedom Day in Malta.
- Blessed Hendrik Werner
- New Jersey - Thomas Mundy Peterson Day.
- CTsar Chávez Day - official holiday in five states and many cities across the U.S.
Saints celebrated on March 31, 1962:
- Saint Cornelia
- Saint Amos
- Saint Benjamin
- Saint Balbina of Rome
March 31, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 31, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 26th and April 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1962 was Don't Break The Heart That Loves You by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.
March 31, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Connie Francis - Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
- Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
- Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen - Midnight In Moscow
March 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.
March 31, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
- Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
- Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
March 31, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1962 was Twistin' The Night Away by Sam Cooke, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.
March 31, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
- The Sensations - Let Me In
- Ace Cannon - Tuff
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me
March 31, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 31, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
War Hunt
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Denis Sanders
Starring: John Saxon, Charles Aidman, Sydney Pollack, Tommy Matsuda
Country: United States of America
All Fall Down
Release year: 1962
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Eva Marie Saint, Warren Beatty, Karl Malden, Angela Lansbury
Sweet Bird of Youth
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight, Ed Begley
Country: United States of America
Hitler
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Stuart Heisler
Starring: Richard Basehart, Maria Emo, Cordula Trantow, Martin Kosleck
Rome Adventure
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Starring: Troy Donahue, Suzanne Pleshette, Rossano Brazzi, Angie Dickinson
March 31, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
Benny Hill
Release year: 1962
Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Space Angel
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Dick Darley
On the Road
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Walter Salles
Steptoe and Son
Release year: 1961
Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Diver Dan
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Various
March 31, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 31, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.
Before I Sleep
By: James Monahan
Prince Souphan of Laos arrived in Lambert Field on November 30, 1959 to a proper St. Louis reception, led by the deputy mayor and head of the board.
The Fox In The Attic
By: Richard Hughes
The Fox in the Attic is a tale of great suspense, growing horror, and Richard Hughes's historic historical fiction "The Human Predicament" is widely acclaimed.
Chairman Of The Bored
By: Edward Streeter
First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.
Captain Newman, M.D.
By: Leo Calvin Rosten
Captain Newman M.D. Captain Newman, M.D. invites you to do rounds on the ward at an Army psychiatric Hospital where wounded veterans have lost touch and forgotten about civilian life.
March 31, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 31, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on March 31, 1962?
On March 31, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1962?
On March 31, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 31, 1962?
On March 31, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about March 31st?
March 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of March. 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 March 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Seven people are killed and five more injured in a plant explosion in jiangsu, china. this explosion is second in severity after the 2019 xiangshui plant explosion.
- 2018 - Terrorism in britain: on march 29, london police announced the arrest of a 19 year-old suspect of the preparation or commission of terrorist acts.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: a bomb explodes near the border to afghanistan, killing at least 22 and injuring many more.
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 March 1962?
March 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
