What happened on Saturday June 02, 1962?

About June 2nd, 1962, in brief:

  • Historical events: A brutal suppression of workers' protests in Novocherkassk, Soviet Union, following price increases. Local demonstrators were violently confronted by military forces, resulting in 23 deaths and 116 arrests. Seven protesters were later executed, and others received lengthy prison sentences. The incident was kept secret from the public for decades.
  • Day of the week: June 2nd, 1962 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles
  • #1 UK song: Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley
  • Popular movie: Long Day's Journey Into Night directed by Sidney Lumet

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June 02, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 02, 1962:

  • Novocherkassk Massacre in Soviet Union A brutal suppression of workers' protests in Novocherkassk, Soviet Union, following price increases. Local demonstrators were violently confronted by military forces, resulting in 23 deaths and 116 arrests. Seven protesters were later executed, and others received lengthy prison sentences. The incident was kept secret from the public for decades.
  • Ray Charles Tops Billboard with Country Crossover Ray Charles' groundbreaking cover of 'I Can't Stop Loving You' from his innovative album 'Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music' reaches #1 on the Billboard charts, marking a significant moment in musical crossover history.
  • Violent FIFA World Cup Match Between Chile and Italy During the 1962 FIFA World Cup, a highly contentious match between Chilean and Italian players erupted into unprecedented violence, requiring multiple police interventions to control the escalating tensions on the field.

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June 02, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 02, 1962?


June 02, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1962 can also be written as 6/2/1962 in the US and as 2/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

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Who was born on June 02, 1962?


Famous people born on June 02, 1962:

  • Ian Shaw

    Renowned British jazz pianist and singer known for his exceptional improvisational skills and emotive vocal range, recognized as the best...

  • Denis Baupin

    French politician and environmental activist who served as a deputy mayor of Paris, representing Europe Écologie Les Verts political party...

  • Guy Lecluyse

    French actor recognized for his comedic roles in popular French films like 'Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis' and 'Eyjafjallajökull'.

  • Paula Newby-Fraser

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June 02, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 02, 1962:

  • Vita Sackville-West

    English author and poet (b. 1892).

  • Fran Saleški Finžgar
  • Hertha von Hagen

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June 02, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 02, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 28th and June 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You youtube
  2. - Stranger On The Shore youtube
  3. - Soldier Boy youtube
  4. - Lovers Who Wander youtube
  5. - Mashed Potato Time youtube

June 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

  1. - Good Luck Charm youtube
  2. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window youtube
  3. - Come Outside youtube
  4. - A Picture Of You youtube
  5. - Nut Rocker youtube

June 02, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You youtube
  2. - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
  3. - Soldier Boy youtube
  4. - Mashed Potato Time youtube
  5. - Night Train
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June 02, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 02, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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June 02, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 02, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 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 June 02, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:45 am and setting at 09:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.

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How old is someone born on June 02, 1962?


Someone born on June 02, 1962 is:

62 years 11 months old,

or 755 months and 12 days old,

or 3284 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22992 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 02, 1962?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 02, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 02, 1962.

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