Monday January 01, 1962: on this day

January 01, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 1st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1962 can also be written as 1/1/1962 in the US and as 1/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

Here's what happened on January 01, 1962:

• Western samoa achieves independence from new zealand; its name is changed to the independent state of western samoa.
• Rwanda granted internal self-government by belgium.
• United states navy seals established.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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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 01, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 01, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:57 am and setting at 01:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1962

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Famous people born on January 01, 1962:

• Reynald Poitier

  Renowned actor known for his versatile roles.

• Chaden Djalali

  Renowned physicist known for contributions to nuclear physics.

• Stevey Yegge

  Known for his work at Amazon and Google, particularly his influential blog posts.

• Abdulkadir Selvi

  Turkish politician known for his role in the Justice and Development Party.

• Marjo Miettinen

  Marjo Miettinen is a Finnish entrepreneur and the co-founder of Supercell, a mobile game development company.

• Farzana Hossain

  Farzana Hossain is a renowned Bangladeshi painter known for her vibrant and intricate works depicting Bangladeshi culture and traditions.

• Jacklyne Joyner-Kersee

  Legendary American athlete known for her excellence in heptathlon and long jump.

• Johanthan Lavine

  Co-managing partner at Bain Capital with a focus on private equity investments.

• Nalan Koc

  Turkish businesswoman known for her contributions to the Koc Group.

• Vincenzo Cerundolo

  Renowned immunologist known for his work in cancer immunotherapy.

• Khaalid Al-Mishri

  Libyan politician and Chairman of the High Council of State of Libya.

• Yanin Viravaidya

  Thai entrepreneur known for founding the restaurant chain Sunrise Tacos.

• Ruven Afanador

  Colombian-born photographer known for his powerful and evocative portraits.

• Freada Kapor Becker

  Co-founder of the Kapor Center for Social Impact.

• Hasana Alidou

  Renowned linguist specializing in African languages.

• Vuong Quoc Duy

  A renowned Vietnamese painter known for his vibrant and expressive oil paintings.

• Indiah Mahdavi

  Indiah Mahdavi is a French architect and designer known for her innovative and culturally-inspired projects.

• Najat Maalla M'jid

  A Moroccan politician and child rights advocate who has served as the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on...

• Iara Lee

  Iara Lee is a Brazilian-American filmmaker and activist known for her documentaries on global issues.

• Kimberly Claffy

  Founder and director of the Center for Applied Internet Data Analysis (CAIDA), a research group focused on the study of the Internet...

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

• Vidya Balan

  Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

• Nana Patekar

  Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

• Hiep Thi Le

  Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

• Grandmaster Flash

  Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

• Anju Mahendru

  Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

• Maurice Béjart

  French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

• Fatima Sana Shaikh

  Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

• Morris Chestnut

  American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

• Frank Langella

  American actor and legitimate theater producer.

• Sonali Bendre

  Indian actress and model.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1962?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 01, 1962.

Famous people died on January 01, 1962:

• Tacie

  Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

• Paulena Miklautsch

  Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

• Nussen Gelb

  Known for contributions to number theory and combinatorics.

• Sava Vuković

  Serbian politician and one of the leaders of the Radical Party in Serbia.

• Leverett Gleason

  Leverett Gleason was an American entrepreneur who founded the Gleason Corporation, a leading manufacturer of gear-cutting and grinding...

• Lenah Ware

  Lenah Ware was a British actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the mid-20th century.

• Hjalmar Johansson

  Hjalmar Johansson was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the pole vault.

• Camil Ressu

  A Romanian painter known for his portraits and landscapes.

• Macedonio Garza

  Macedonio Garza was a Mexican politician who served as the Governor of Nuevo León from 1939 to 1943.

• Anselma Schulz

  Anselma Schulz was a German painter known for her still life and floral paintings.

• Hersel Hershfield

  Hersel Hershfield was an American entrepreneur and inventor who founded the Hershfield Candy Company.

• Ettel Dunne

  Ettel Dunne was an Irish politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Labour Party.

• Lenea Bates

  Lenea Bates was an American actress who appeared in several films during the silent era.

• Garrit Achterberg

  Garrit Achterberg was a Dutch poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

• Knut Krosby

  A Norwegian painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

• Elmire Regnault

  Elmire Regnault was a French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.

• Elsye Warnecke

  Elsye Warnecke was a German painter known for her landscape and portrait works.

• Gavrielle Amiel

  Gavrielle Amiel was a French poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

• Herndon Cummings

  Herndon Cummings was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

• Denver S. Dickerson

  Denver S. Dickerson was a prominent American politician.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

• Cesar Romero

  Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

• Margaret Sullavan

  American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

• Donna Douglas

  American actress (b. 1932).

• Ray Walston

  American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

• Juanita Moore

  Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

• Barton MacLane

  Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

• Victor Buono

  Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

• June Clayworth

  Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

• Gertrude Michael

  Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1962 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Bobby Vee - Run To Him
4. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
5. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love

January 01, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
3. Mr Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
4. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
5. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy

January 01, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1962 was Unchain My Heart by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Unchain My Heart
2. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
3. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
4. Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist