What happened on Monday January 01, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1962:

• United States Navy SEALs Established The United States Navy established the Navy SEALs, an elite special operations force that would become renowned for its exceptional military capabilities.
• The Beatles' Decca Audition Rejection The Beatles failed an audition with Decca Records in London, a pivotal moment in the band's early career that would later be seen as a significant misjudgment by the record label.
• Western Samoa Gains Independence Western Samoa achieved independence from New Zealand, officially becoming the Independent State of Western Samoa, marking a significant milestone in its national sovereignty.
• Rwanda's Path to Self-Governance Belgium granted Rwanda internal self-government, a crucial step in the country's journey towards independence and eventual statehood.
• Death of Spanish Political Figure Diego Martínez Barrio, a Spanish political leader who served as president in 1939, passed away at the age of 76.
• 28th Orange Bowl In the 28th Orange Bowl, #4 LSU defeated #7 Colorado with a decisive score of 25-7.
• 48th Rose Bowl In the 48th Rose Bowl, #6 Minnesota defeated #16 UCLA with a convincing score of 21-3.
• 28th Sugar Bowl In the 28th Sugar Bowl, #1 Alabama defeated #9 Arkansas with a close score of 10-3.

Events in 1962

January 01, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1962

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1962

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

Famous people born on January 01, 1962:

• Jana Marie Angelakis
• Patrick Bouvet

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1962:

• Henry Bucknall
• Filippo Del Giudice
• Guglielmo Inglese
• Agostino Mancinelli
• Diego Martínez Barrio
• Frances Rivett-Carnac
• Hans von Salmuth

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on January 1st

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.

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.

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 music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

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

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 Waning crescent.

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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Someone born on January 01, 1962 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 22 days old,

or 3303 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23123 days old,

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

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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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.

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