Saturday May 05, 1962: on this day
About May 5th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: West Side Story soundtrack album goes to #1 and stays #1 for 54 weeks which is more than 20 weeks longer than any other album
- Day of the week: May 5th, 1962 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Michael Palin, Chris Brown
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Soldier Boy by The Shirelles
- #1 UK song: Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers
- Popular movie: Maid for Murder directed by Robert Asher
More about May 5th, 1962? See below for more news and curiosities on May 5th, 1962.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 05, 1962?
- May 05, 1962: What happened on that day?
- May 05, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 05, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 05, 1962?
- May 05, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 05, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- May 05, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 05, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- May 05, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 05, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 05, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 05, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 05, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on May 05, 1962?
What day of the week was May 05, 1962?
May 05, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 05, 1962:
- West side story soundtrack album goes to #1 and stays #1 for 54 weeks which is more than 20 weeks longer than any other album
- 88th kentucky derby: bill hartack aboard decidedly wins in 2:00.4.
- Twelve east germans escape via a tunnel under the berlin wall.
May 05, 1962: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 05, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 05, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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May 05, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 05, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:10 am and setting at 10:45 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.
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Get your map!Who was born on May 05, 1962?
Famous people born on May 05, 1962:
- Nicolas Vanier
French adventurer, writer and moviemaker.
- James Redford
American filmmaker, environmentalist, and entrepreneur, known for his work in documentary filmmaking and environmental advocacy.
- Calum MacLeod
Calum MacLeod is a Scottish poet acclaimed for his lyrical works.
- Kaoru Wada
Japanese composer and conductor.
- Sot Chitalada
Thai boxer.
- Jenifer McKitrick
American songwriter.
- Adelfa Calvo
- Rodica Arba
- Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo
- Luigi Garlando
Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:
- Michael Palin
British actor, comedian, and writer.
- Chris Brown
American actor, singer, and dancer.
- Henry Cavill
British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.
- Virginie Efira
Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.
- Vincent Kartheiser
Vincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.
- Tyrone Power
American actor of third generation.
- Danielle Fishel
Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.
- Will Arnett
Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.
- Lance Henriksen
Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.
- John Rhys-Davies
John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.
May 05, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years and 8 days old,
or 744 months and 8 days old,
or 3236 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22654 days old,
if you were born on May 05, 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 05, 1962?
There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 5th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 05, 1962.
May 05, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 05, 1962:
- Ernest Tyldesley
English cricketer (d. 1962).
- Mario Orgero
- Antonio de la Villa
What famous deaths happened on May 5th?
Famous deaths on May 5th:
- John Williams
English-american actor (b. 1903).
- Jean-Claude Pascal
French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
- Dana Wynter
Actress german-english (d. 2011).
- Albert Dekker
Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.
- Elisabeth Fraser
American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).
- Rudolf Schön
Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.
- Garl Kasell
Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...
- Chanceler
Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.
- Marri Shaw
Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.
- Mihail Botvinnik
Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.
May 05, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 05, 1962:
- Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
- Euthymios the Wonderworker
- Barlaam of Serpukhov
- Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
- Eulogios the Confessor
- New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
- Albania: Martyrs' Day.
- Great Martyr Irene
- Roly Poly of Georgia.
- Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).
Observances on May 05, 1962:
- Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
- World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 05, 1962:
- Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
- Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
- Saint Britto
- Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
- Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
- Saint Nicetius
- Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
- Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
- Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
May 05, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 05, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 05, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
May 05, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
May 05, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
May 05, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 05, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
- Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
May 05, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
May 05, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 05, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Ketty Lester - Love Letters
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me
May 05, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 05, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 05, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 05, 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:
May 05, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 05, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 05, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 05, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 05, 1962?
On May 05, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1962?
On May 05, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 05, 1962?
On May 05, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 5th?
May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
- 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
- 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.
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.