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Monday December 31, 1962: on this day
About December 31st, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: Match Game debuts on NBC with host Gene Rayburn
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1962 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Anthony Hopkins, Tim Matheson
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens
- #1 UK song: The Young Ones by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: Il sorpasso directed by Dino Risi
More about December 31st, 1962? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 1962.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1962?
- December 31, 1962: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1962?
- December 31, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1962?
What day of the week was December 31, 1962?
December 31, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 365th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1962 can also be written as 12/31/1962 in the US and as 31/12/1962 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1962:
- Match game debuts on nbc with host gene rayburn
- Dutch leave new guinea.
- Katanga becomes part of the democratic republic of the congo.
- Ohio ends suit against cincinnati reds when they agree to stay in cincinnati for ten years.
- American basketball league announces suspension of operation.
December 31, 1962: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 31, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1962 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:43 am and setting at 11:01 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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Who was born on December 31, 1962?
Famous people born on December 31, 1962:
- Charliee Mackesy
Charliee Mackesy is a British author and illustrator known for her bestselling book 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse'.
- Dauna Brock
Dauna Brock is a former American track and field athlete who specialized in sprinting events.
- Don Diamont
American actor.
- Tyrone Corbin
American basketball coach and player.
- Jeff Flake
Former U.S.
- Lance Reddick
Actor known for his roles in TV series such as 'The Wire' and 'Fringe'.
- Chris Hallam
English-welsh swimmer and wheelchair racer (d. 2013).
- Jennifer Higdon
American composer.
- Heather McCartney
American-english potter.
- Tyrone Corbin NBA forward (Miami Heat
Atlanta hawks).
- Don Diamont in New York City
New york, usa.
- Pierre Louette
French business leader who was ceo of agence france-presse from december 2005 to april 2010 he is currently the head of orange s.a.
- Katy Karrenbauer
- Julian Stone (actor)
- James Banks
- Giordano Macellari
- Tawara Machi
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 4 months old,
or 736 months and 12 days old,
or 3201 weeks and 6 days old,
or 22413 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 31, 1962?
There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1962.
December 31, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1962:
- Kypton Radon
Kypton Radon was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of radioactivity and the discovery of new...
- Lilianah Negreiros
Lilianah Negreiros was a renowned Brazilian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Maly Andrieu
Maly Andrieu was a French poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Plez Clark
Plez Clark was an American baseball player who played in the Negro leagues.
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1962:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1962 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Bobby Vee - Run To Him
- Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
- Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
December 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
- Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
- Mr Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
- Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
- Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
December 31, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1962 was Unchain My Heart by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Unchain My Heart
- Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
December 31, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Il sorpasso
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Dino Risi
Starring: Vittorio Gassman, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Catherine Spaak, Claudio Gora, Luciana Angiolillo, Luigi Zerbinati, Franca Polesello, Linda Sini, Mila Stanic, Bruna Simionato, Annette Stroyberg, Nando Angelini
Country: Italy
Divorzio all'italiana
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Pietro Germi
Starring: Pietro Germi, Stefania Sandrelli, Marcello Mastroianni, Lando Buzzanca, Leopoldo Trieste, Daniela Rocca, Odoardo Spadaro, Pietro Tordi, Renzo Marignano, Renato Pinciroli, Antonio Acqua, Margherita Girelli
Country: Italy
Cronaca familiare
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Valerio Zurlini
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Salvo Randone, Nino Fuscagni, Jacques Perrin, Valeria Ciangottini, Marco Guglielmi, Serena Vergano, Franca Pasut, Miranda Campa
Country: Italy
Le quattro giornate di Napoli
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Nanni Loy
Starring: Gian Maria Volonté, Lea Massari, Enzo Cannavale, Regina Bianchi, Antonio Casagrande, Aldo Giuffré, Jean Sorel, Enzo Turco, Franco Sportelli, Carlo Taranto, Franco Balducci, Pupella Maggio
Country: Italy
Totò Diabolicus
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Steno
Starring: Totò , Raimondo Vianello, Giulio Marchetti, Mario Castellani, Pietro De Vico, Nadia Sanders, Luigi Pavese, Mimmo Poli, Franco Giacobini, Paolo Ferrara, Consalvo Dell’Arti, Béatrice Altariba
Country: Italy
December 31, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Before I Sleep
By: James Monahan
Prince Souphan of Laos arrived in Lambert Field on November 30, 1959 to a proper St. Louis reception, led by the deputy mayor and head of the board.
Clock Without Hands
By: Carson McCullers
Clock Without Hands is McCullers's most powerful statement about race, class and justice. It was set in Georgia just before court-ordered integration.
The Coming Fury
By: Bruce Catton
Notes on dust jacket: Bruce Catton's book about the Civil War is both a wide-ranging and a comprehensive work of art.
Wilderness
By: Robert Penn Warren
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.
December 31, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on December 31, 1962?
On December 31, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1962?
On December 31, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1962?
On December 31, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.
