Tuesday January 02, 1962: on this day

January 02, 1962 was the 2nd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 02, 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 02, 1962, who was born and died on January 02, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens), movies (e.g. Through a Glass Darkly, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. Bonsoir) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 1962?


January 02, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1962 can also be written as 1/2/1962 in the US and as 2/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

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January 02, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1962:

  • Nighttime version of password with allen ludden premieres on cbs
  • Naacp executive secretary roy wilkins praises u.s. president john f. kennedy's quotpersonal rolequot in advancing civil rights.

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January 02, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 02, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 02, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:59 am and setting at 02:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Who was born on January 02, 1962?


Famous people born on January 02, 1962:

  • Mo Hayder

    Mo hayder is a british author known for writing dark and suspenseful crime novels.

  • April Winchell

    Actress.

  • Liz MacDonald
  • Zezé Assis
  • Nathalie Étienne
  • Thomas Gerull
  • Domenico Moro
  • Carlo Riccetelli
  • Sister Nancy
  • Graziana Saccocci
  • Franco Vazio
  • Tomáš Císařovský
  • Adlan Varaev
  • Ivan Palazzese
  • Cristieana Cojocaru
  • Vitale Nocerino
  • Carmelo Gómez

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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January 02, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 26 days old,

or 3247 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22731 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 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 02, 1962?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 02, 1962.

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January 02, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1962:

  • Cleburne Dye

    Professional baseball player known for his time with the Chicago White Sox.

  • Fares al-Khoury
  • Luigi Guglielmino
  • Kurt Seligmann
  • Ezio Oreste Rivetti di Val Cervo

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 2nd

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January 02, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 1962:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1962 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 02, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  2. - The Twist
  3. - Run To Him
  4. - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
  5. - Can't Help Falling In Love

January 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 02, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 02, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Return To Sender
  3. - Stranger On The Shore
  4. - Lovesick Blues
  5. - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy

January 02, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1962 was Unchain My Heart by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 02, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 02, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Unchain My Heart
  2. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
  3. - Please Mr. Postman
  4. - Turn On Your Love Light
  5. - The Twist

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January 02, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Through a Glass Darkly

Through a Glass Darkly

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård

Country: United States of America

Splendor in the Grass

Splendor in the Grass

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie

Country: United States of America

King of Kings

King of Kings

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nicholas Ray

Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Hurd Hatfield, Ron Randell

Country: United States of America

Mr. Sardonicus

Mr. Sardonicus

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton, Guy Rolfe, Oskar Homolka

West Side Story

West Side Story

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

January 02, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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:

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

Diver Dan

Diver Dan

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Various

January 02, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 02, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I Should Have Kissed Her More by Alexander King

I Should Have Kissed Her More

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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 Judas Tree by A.J. Cronin

The Judas Tree

By:

Beguiled

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

By:

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 …

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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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.

A Shade of Difference by Allen Drur

A Shade of Difference

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January 02, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 02, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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Who was the US President on January 02, 1962?

On January 02, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1962?

On January 02, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 1962?

On January 02, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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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.

Tuesday January 2, 1962