Saturday June 02, 1962
US date format: 6/2/1962, UK date format: 2/6/1962
We've performed the most in-depth research possibile on June 2, 1962, here's what our experts found out:
it was Saturday, under the sign of Gemini (see zodiac on June 2, 1962). The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Denis Baupin and Guy Lecluyse.
In that special week of June people in US were listening to I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles.
In UK Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits.
Long Day's Journey Into Night, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1962
while The Guns Of August by Barbara W. Tuchman was one of the best selling book.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Spacewar!.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1962, at June 02 across the years or at June 1962 calendar.
Historical Events
Which were the important events of June 02, 1962?
Holidays
- Italy's Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day), which commemorates the birth of the Repubblica Italiana and the end of the monarchy.
- Shavuoth (Judaism) (2006).
- Xenia name day in Slovakia.
- The Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Nicephorus' death - see also March 13.
Events
- 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson (36 26 63 97 62)
Famous Birthday
French politician, the Deputy Mayor of...
British singer and pianist known for his...
Baseball player.
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Famous Deaths
Slovic writer (Service Girls).
Writer, dies at 70.
British poet, novelist, and...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Long Day's Journey Into Night
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Ralph Richardson, Jason Robards, Dean Stockwell
Country: United States of America
Carnival of Souls
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Herk Harvey
Starring: Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger, Art Ellison
Country: United States of America
The Master of Ballantrae
Release year: 1962
Directed by: William Keighley
Starring: Errol Flynn, Roger Livesey, Anthony Steel, Beatrice Campbell
Big Red
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Gilles Payant, Émile Genest, Janette Bertrand
The Miracle Worker
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of June 02, 1962?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
- Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
- Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
- B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in June 1962?
- LIFE: Rene Carpenter
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Bear v. Bull -- June 1, 1962
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7770
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Guns Of August
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeThe Proud Tower, the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Guns of August, and The Zimmerman Telegram comprise Barbara
To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960.
Why Not Victory?
By: Barry M. Goldwater
"THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE TO VICTORY IS-OBVIOUSLY-DEFEAT" In this one sentence the outspoken senator from Arizona cuts through the theories of coexistence, compromise and containment that have been obscuring US thinking on cold
The Bull From The Sea
By: Mary Renault
The Bull from the Sea reconstructs the legend of Theseus, the valiant youth who slew the Minotaur, became king, and brought prosperity to Attica.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Spacewar!
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on June 02, 1962?
On June 02, 1962 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is June 02, 1962?
On June 02, 1962 the zodiac sign was Gemini.
Who was the US President on June 02, 1962?
On June 02, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 02, 1962?
On June 02, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 02, 1962?
On June 02, 1962 Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on June 02, 1962?
On June 02, 1962 several famous people were born including, Denis Baupin, Guy Lecluyse, Ian Shaw.
Which famous people died on June 02, 1962?
Famous people died on June 02, 1962 include, Franc S Finzgar, V Sackville-West, Vita Sackville-West.
What was the number one song in June 02, 1962?
The number one song in the week of June 02, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles in US and Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley in UK.
What were the top hits on June 02, 1962?
The top hits on June 02, 1962 were I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk, Soldier Boy by The Shirelles in US and Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window by Cliff Richard, Come Outside by Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard in UK.
