Tuesday January 23, 1962: on this day

January 23, 1962 was the 23rd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 23, 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 23, 1962, who was born and died on January 23, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters), movies (e.g. Crosstrap, directed by Robert Hartford-Davis), TV series (e.g. On The Road) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 23rd, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1962?


January 23, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1962 can also be written as 1/23/1962 in the US and as 23/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

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January 23, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1962:

  • Libya, morocco, algeria and tunisia plan to form united arab maghreb.
  • British spy kim philby defects to ussr.
  • Bob feller and jackie robinson elected to baseball hall of fame.

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January 23, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd 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 23, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 23rd, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 23, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 23, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 09:21 am.

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 23, 1962?


Famous people born on January 23, 1962:

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • David Arnold

    English composer.

  • Elvira Lindo

    Spanish author known for her novels and children's books.

  • Aivar Lillevere

    Estonian coach and footballer.

  • Vasia Panayopoulou

    Greek actress.

  • Pete Koch
  • Boris McGiver
  • Hans Pieren
  • Stephen Keshi
  • Zanoni Demettino Castro
  • Olaf Heukrodt
  • De Benedictis
  • Giuseppe De Benedictis
  • Laura Ubfal

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

  • Gil Gerard
    Gil Gerard

    American producer and actor.

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January 23, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 5 days old,

or 3244 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22710 days old,

if you were born on January 23, 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 23, 1962?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 23, 1962.

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January 23, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1962:

  • Clarence Wooldridge

    Clarence Wooldridge was an electrical engineer who played a key role in the development of early television technology.

  • William Ferrari
  • Natalia Sedova (Наталья Ивановна Седова)

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Franceen Dali

    Franceen Dali was a Spanish surrealist artist known for her dreamlike and visually striking paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 23rd

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January 23, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1962:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 22nd and January 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 23, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1962 was Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 23, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 23, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 23, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Stranger On The Shore
  3. - Let There Be Drums
  4. - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
  5. - Moon River

January 23, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 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 22nd and January 28th.

January 23, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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January 23, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Crosstrap

Crosstrap

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Hartford-Davis

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

Jules and Jim

Jules and Jim

Release year: 1962

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, Henri Serre, Vanna Urbino

Country: United States of America

The Three Stooges Meet Hercules

The Three Stooges Meet Hercules

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Joe DeRita, Vicki Trickett

The Magic Sword

The Magic Sword

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bert I. Gordon

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, Gary Lockwood, Anne Helm

My Geisha

My Geisha

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Yves Montand, Edward G. Robinson, Robert Cummings

January 23, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 23, 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:

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

Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

Release year: 1961

Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

January 23, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 23, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 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 …

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.

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.

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 23, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 23, 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 23, 1962?

On January 23, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1962?

On January 23, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1962?

On January 23, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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.

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Tuesday January 23, 1962