Thursday March 01, 1962: on this day

March 01, 1962 was the 60th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 01, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 01, 1962, who was born and died on March 01, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 01, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler)), movies (e.g. Knife in the Water, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 1st, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 01, 1962?


March 01, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 60th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1962 can also be written as 3/1/1962 in the US and as 1/3/1962 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1962 in March 1962 calendar

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March 01, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 01, 1962:

  • K-mart opens
  • Us / british nuclear test experiment in nevada
  • American airlines 707 plunges nose first into jamaica bay, new york, killing 95.
  • Uganda becomes a self-governing country.
  • First kmart store opens.
  • American airlines flight 1 crashes into jamaica bay in new york, killing 95.

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March 01, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 01, 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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Discover the planets positions on March 1st, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 01, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 01, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:35 am and setting at 01:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1962.

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Who was born on March 01, 1962?


Famous people born on March 01, 1962:

  • Suheyla Gulen

    Renowned educator known for her contributions to education reform.

  • Aadan Omar

    Former Prime Minister of Somalia.

  • Lynkin Bridges

    Lynkin Bridges is an acclaimed American photographer, known for his stunning landscape and nature photography that captures the beauty and...

  • Kanda Tanaka

    Kanda Tanaka is a Japanese chemist known for her research on the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion.

  • Seri Watanabe

    Seri Watanabe is a Japanese chemist known for her work on the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion.

  • Akhilesh Prasad Singh

    Indian National Congress leader and Member of Parliament.

  • Hilal Al-Jedda

    Iraqi politician and former Minister of Environment.

  • Cleto Reali

    Cleto Reali is an Italian mathematician known for his work in the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Mekala Satyanarayana

    Mekala Satyanarayana is an Indian politician who has served as a member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

  • Dill Katz

    Renowned for research on neural circuits underlying learning and memory.

  • Mark Gardner in Los Angeles

    California, usa; pitcher (san francisco giants).

  • Russell Coutts

    New zealand sailor.

  • Melanie Moore

    American porn model and actress.

  • Bill Leen

    American producer and bass player (gin blossoms).

  • Mark Gardner

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Francesca Zaccariotto
  • Heli Toikka
  • Kevin Tsai
  • Stéphane Valeri

Whose famous birthday is on March 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 1st:

  • Justin Bieber
    Justin Bieber

    Canadian singer and teenager heart-throb.

  • Lupita Nyong'o
    Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita nyong'o is a kenyan-mexican actress known for her roles in movies such as 12 years a slave and black panther.

  • Jensen Ackles
    Jensen Ackles

    Jensen ackles is an american actor known for his role as dean winchester on the tv show supernatural.

  • Zack Snyder
    Zack Snyder

    Zack snyder is a director known for his work on superhero films such as 'man of steel' and 'justice league'.

  • Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem

    Spanish actor.

  • Ron Howard
    Ron Howard

    American child actor, director, writer, and producer.

  • Roger Daltrey
    Roger Daltrey

    British actor, singer, and musician.

  • Catherine Bach
    Catherine Bach

    Catherine bach is an american tv actress best known for her role as daisy duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar

    Mark-paul gosselaar is an american actor best known for his role as zack morris on the television series saved by the bell.

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

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March 01, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years and 28 days old,

or 744 months and 28 days old,

or 3239 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22674 days old,

if you were born on March 01, 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 March 01, 1962?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 1st 2025.

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

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

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March 01, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 01, 1962:

  • Roscoe Ates

    Actor (dep rosscoe-marshal for gunsight pass), died at 70.

  • Richard L. Conolly
  • Alfredo Galletti
  • William Fraser Lewis

What famous deaths happened on March 1st?

Famous deaths on March 1st:

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • María Rubio
    María Rubio

    Mexican television, film and stage actress (b. 1934).

  • Anneth Frank

    A young Jewish girl whose diary chronicled her family's hiding during the Holocaust.

  • Grove Kern

    Renowned composer known for his contributions to American musical theater.

  • Evona Walska

    Renowned opera singer known for her dramatic soprano voice.

  • Ermalee Butler

    Renowned biologist known for her work on genetics and cell biology.

  • Jacobus van 't Hoff

    Pioneer in the field of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

  • Mearle Savage

    Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his innovative style.

  • Providencia Velázquez

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Cono Melia

    Argentinian playwright known for his innovative works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 1st

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March 01, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 01, 1962:

  • Self Injury Awareness Day
  • Historically, March 1st was considered to be the beginning of the Roman 'work year' as January (the official first month) and February were unfit for warfare. The numerical Latin names of some months reflect this. (September = Seventh, October = Eighth, November = Ninth, December = Tenth). (see New Year).
  • Korea - Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol; ???).
  • Iceland - This day is called the Beer Day, but this day in 1989 beer was allowed again.
  • Martisor - a seasonal holiday in Romania.
  • Baba Marta - a Bulgarian custom when the Martenitsa is worn for good health and luck symbolizing the beginning of the spring season in Bulgaria.
  • Eight Hours Day - Tasmania, Australia.
  • Labour day - Western Australia.
  • World Day of Prayer.
  • Roman Empire - The sacred fire of Rome was renewed (See Vesta).

Observances on March 01, 1962:

  • World Seagrass Day
  • Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]

Saints celebrated on March 01, 1962:

  • Saint Eudoxia
  • Saint David's Day (National Holiday of Wales).
  • Saint Albin
  • Saint Swidbert
  • Saint Monan, largely legendary Scottish saint.
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March 01, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 01, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 26th and March 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler), according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Duke Of Earl
  2. - Hey! Baby
  3. - The Wanderer
  4. - Break It To Me Gently
  5. - The Twist

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1962 was Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
  2. - Wonderful Land
  3. - Tell Me What He Said
  4. - The Young Ones
  5. - Let's Twist Again

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Duke Of Earl
  2. - Lost Someone
  3. - I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)
  4. - The Twist
  5. - Dear Lady Twist

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March 01, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 01, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Knife in the Water

Knife in the Water

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Anna Ciepielewska

Country: United States of America

Premature Burial

Premature Burial

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Ray Milland, Hazel Court, Richard Ney, Heather Angel

Ring of Terror

Ring of Terror

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Clark L. Paylow

Starring: George E. Mather, Austin Green, Esther Furst, Norman Ollestad

Walk on the Wild Side

Walk on the Wild Side

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter

Country: United States of America

Damn the Defiant!

Damn the Defiant!

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Starring: Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Maurice Denham, Nigel Stock

March 01, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 01, 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:

Benny Hill

Benny Hill

Release year: 1962

Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Space Angel

Space Angel

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Dick Darley

On the Road

On the Road

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Walter Salles

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

Release year: 1961

Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

March 01, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 01, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Prologue To Love by Taylor Caldwell

A Prologue To Love

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There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

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This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

The Guns Of August by Barbara W. Tuchman

The Guns Of August

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The Modern Library selected Barbara as one of 100 best nonfiction books of the century. The Proud Tower, The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Zimmerman Telegram were all included in the selection.

The Last Plantagenets by Thomas B. Costain

The Last Plantagenets

By:

The developments that characterized England's reigns as monarchs, from Richard II through Henry VII are detailed

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

By:

To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

March 01, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 01, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on March 01, 1962?

On March 01, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 01, 1962?

On March 01, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 01, 1962?

On March 01, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 1st?

March 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of March. 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 March 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Amazon plans to open many grocery stores in major u.s. cities. (the wall street journal).
  • 2018 - Donald trump's presidency: president donald trump announced plans to impose tariffs upon steel and aluminum imports. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 16 deaths and 40 injuries after suicide bombers attacked kabul. the taliban claimed responsibility.

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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 March 1962?

March 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1962 calendar looked like.

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