Sunday December 23, 1962: on this day
About December 23rd, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: Cuba starts returning US prisoners from the Bay of Pigs invasion.
- Day of the week: December 23rd, 1962 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Corey Haim, Estella Warren
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Telstar by The Tornadoes
- #1 UK song: Return To Sender by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan
More about December 23rd, 1962? See below for more news and curiosities on December 23rd, 1962.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 23, 1962?
- December 23, 1962: What happened on that day?
- December 23, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 23, 1962?
- December 23, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 23, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- December 23, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 23, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- December 23, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 23, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 23, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 23, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on December 23, 1962?
What day of the week was December 23, 1962?
December 23, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 357th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 23, 1962 can also be written as 12/23/1962 in the US and as 23/12/1962 in UK and Europe.
December 23, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 23, 1962:
- Cuba starts returning us prisoners from the bay of pigs invasion.
- Dallas texans beat houston oilers 20-17 in afl championship game.
December 23, 1962: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 23, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 23, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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December 23, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 23, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 23, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:48 am and setting at 03:06 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1963.
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Get your map!Who was born on December 23, 1962?
Famous people born on December 23, 1962:
- Val Hawke
Val Hawke is an American entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the online payment processing company Stripe.
- Bertrand Gachot
Bertrand Gachot is a former Formula One driver who competed in the sport during the 1980s and 1990s.
- Keiji Mutoh
Japanese actor and wrestler.
- Stefan W. Hell
German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2014.
- Kang Je-gyu
South korean director, producer, and screenwriter.
- Jerry Reynolds
Nba guard / forward (milwaukee bucks).
- Great Muta
Japanese professional wrestler.
- Ralph Fiennes
Actor.
- Peter Ramsey
- Giuseppe Romeo
- Luigi Sardiello
- Trần Anh Hùng
- Laura Rangoni
- Romolo Casamonica
- Edgar Domínguez
- Sass Jordan
Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:
- Corey Haim
Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.
- Estella Warren
Canadian actress and model.
- Marie Bell
From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.
- Donna Tartt
American author.
- Joan Severance
American model actress and producer.
- Finn Wolfhard
Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.
- Robert Bly
American poet, translator and editor.
- Esther Phillips
American singer best known for her r&b vocals.
- Harry Shearer
American actor, director, and satirical writer.
- Elizabeth Hartman
Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.
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December 23, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 4 months old,
or 736 months and 20 days old,
or 3203 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22422 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 23, 1962?
There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 23, 1962.
December 23, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 23, 1962:
- George Saiko
Writer dies at age 70.
- Luis Alberni
Spanish-american singer and actor (d. 1962).
- José Giral
- Halpern Leivick
- James Patrick McGranery
- Modesto López Otero
What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?
Famous deaths on December 23rd:
- Jack Webb
American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.
- Charlie Drake
British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).
- Billy Barty
American actor and singer (d.2000).
- Patric Knowles
English actor (b. 1911).
- Truda White
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Emmilia Plater
Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.
- Yussef Lateef
Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.
- Venida Browning
Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.
- Earmon Hubbard
American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.
- John Chamberlain
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
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December 23, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 23, 1962:
- Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
- Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
- Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
- R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
- Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
- Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
- Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
- Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
December 23, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 23, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 23, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornadoes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 23, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tornadoes - Telstar
- Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
- Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
- Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl
- The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
December 23, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 23, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
- Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
- Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
- Duane Eddy - Dance With The Guitar Man
- Rolf Harris - Sun Arise
December 23, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1962 was Release Me by "Little Esther" Phillips, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 23, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
- Ray Charles - You Are My Sunshine
- The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
- Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness
- Mary Wells - Two Lovers
December 23, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 23, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 23, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
December 23, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 23, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 23, 1962?
On December 23, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1962?
On December 23, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 23, 1962?
On December 23, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 23rd?
December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. 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 December 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
- 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.
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 December 1962?
December 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.