Tuesday May 22, 1962: on this day

May 22, 1962 was the 142nd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 22, 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 May 22, 1962, who was born and died on May 22, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk), movies (e.g. Long Day's Journey Into Night, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. The Franchise Affair) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1962?


May 22, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1962 can also be written as 5/22/1962 in the US and as 22/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1962:

  • 14th emmy awards: bob newhart show, e g marshall and shirley booth
  • Robert a rushworth, usaf major, takes x-15 to 30,600m
  • Roger maris walks 5 times (record 4 intentionally) in a 9 inn game
  • Netherlands telephone net becomes completely automated.
  • Continental airlines flight 11 crashes after bombs explode on board.
  • In los angeles, california, the 14th annual emmy awards are presented, hosted by bob newhart, johnny carson, and david brinkley. the program of the year: victoria regina
  • Continental airlines flight 11 crashes near unionville, missouri after the in-flight detonation of a bomb near the rear lavatory. all 45 passengers and crew aboard are killed.
  • Drilling for the new montreal subway commences.
  • Raoul salan, founder of the french terrorist organisation armée secrète, is sentenced to life imprisonment in france.
  • Continental airlines flight 11 crashes in unionville, missouri after bombs explode on board, killing 45.

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May 22, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 22, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 May 22, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 10:15 pm and setting at 09:04 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.

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Who was born on May 22, 1962?


Famous people born on May 22, 1962:

  • Gianpaolo Lomi

    Gianpaolo Lomi is an Italian painter known for his abstract and expressionist works.

  • Fiona Gélin

    Fiona gélin is a french actress known for her roles in various french films and television shows.

  • Andrew Magee

    French-american golfer.

  • Brian Pillman

    American wrestler and football player (d. 1997).

  • Hanan Kattan

    British-palestinian film producer.

  • Hannah Rothschild

    English producer and director.

  • I King

    Tv producer.

  • Andrew Donald Magee in Paris

    France; pga golfer (1988 pensacola open).

  • I. Marlene King
  • Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru
  • John Sarbanes
  • Paola Rivetta
  • Bo Skovhus
  • Settimio Benedusi
  • José Avelino Bettencourt
  • William Castro
  • Timothy Daggett
  • Hayato Date
  • Maurizio Delvecchio

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 22nd

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May 22, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 10 months old,

or 742 months and 7 days old,

or 3227 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22592 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 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 May 22, 1962?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 22, 1962.

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May 22, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1962:

  • Frosty Cox

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1962:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1962:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1962:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1962 was Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 22, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stranger On The Shore
  2. - Soldier Boy
  3. - Mashed Potato Time
  4. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  5. - Old Rivers

May 22, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 22, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nut Rocker
  2. - Wonderful Land
  3. - Good Luck Charm
  4. - Hey Little Girl
  5. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

May 22, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 22, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
  3. - Soldier Boy
  4. - Mashed Potato Time
  5. - The One Who Really Loves You

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May 22, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Long Day's Journey Into Night

Long Day's Journey Into Night

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Ralph Richardson, Jason Robards, Dean Stockwell

Country: United States of America

Carnival of Souls

Carnival of Souls

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Herk Harvey

Starring: Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger, Art Ellison

Country: United States of America

The Master of Ballantrae

The Master of Ballantrae

Release year: 1962

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: Errol Flynn, Roger Livesey, Anthony Steel, Beatrice Campbell

Big Red

Big Red

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Norman Tokar

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Gilles Payant, Émile Genest, Janette Bertrand

The Miracle Worker

The Miracle Worker

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Arthur Penn

Starring: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson

Country: United States of America

May 22, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

May 22, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

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1961: By Herman Taller M.D. 1961: by Herman Taller M.D.

A Long And Happy Life by Reynolds Price

A Long And Happy Life

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Reynolds Price's A Long and Happy Life was a wildly popular novel that won the William Faulkner Award in 1962 for being a first novel.

Why Not Victory? by Barry M. Goldwater

Why Not Victory?

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"THE ONLY OPTION TO VICTORY IS-OBVIOUSLY DEFEAT" This one sentence from Senator Arizona cuts through the theories that coexistence, compromise, and containment have been obscured by US thinking about cold.

A Prologue To Love by Taylor Caldwell

A Prologue To Love

By:

There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.

O'Neill by Arthur and Barbara Gelb

O'Neill

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Biographers have never before returned to their subjects with the goal of radically rethinking their stories and telling them from the beginning.

May 22, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 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 May 22, 1962?

On May 22, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1962?

On May 22, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1962?

On May 22, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. 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 May 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Find out more about May 22nd

history

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 May 1962?

May 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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