Friday March 02, 1962: on this day

March 02, 1962 was the 61st day of the year 1962, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 02, 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 02, 1962, who was born and died on March 02, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 02, 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 2nd, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 02, 1962?


March 02, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 61st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1962 can also be written as 3/2/1962 in the US and as 2/3/1962 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1962 in March 1962 calendar

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March 02, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 02, 1962:

  • Wilt chamberlain sets the single-game scoring record in the national basketball association by scoring 100 points.
  • Us president john kennedy announces us will resume above ground nuclear testing.
  • In burma, the army led by general ne win seizes power in a coup d'etat.

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March 02, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd 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 02, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 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 2nd, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 02, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:33 am and setting at 02:39 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 02, 1962?


Famous people born on March 02, 1962:

  • Jon Bon Jovi
    Jon Bon Jovi

    American singer and the star of bon jovi.

  • Kevin McCollum

    Kevin mccollum is a prominent american theater producer known for his work on hit broadway shows such as rent, avenue q, and in the heights.

  • Gabriele Tarquini

    Italian race car driver.

  • Terry Steinbach

    American baseball player.

  • Scott La Rock

    American producer and dj (boogie down productions), (d. 1987).

  • Sohan Roy

    Sohan Roy is known for his contributions to the field of environmental science.

  • Bon Jovi

    Renowned musician known for hits like 'Livin' on a Prayer'.

  • Raimo Summanen

    Finnish ice hockey coach and player.

  • Tom Nordlie

    Norwegian coach and footballer.

  • Brendan O'Connor

    Australian politician, australian minister for employment.

  • Paul Farrelly

    English politician and journalist.

  • Al Del Greco

    Nfl kicker (houston/tennesse oilers).

  • Scott Sterling

    American musician (scott la rock) (d. 1987).

  • Jon Bon Jovi [Bongiovi] in Perth Amboy

    New jersey, usa: rocker (bon joovi - you give love a bad name).

  • Philip Jonas in Johannesburg

    South africa; canadian tour golfer (1993 payless-second).

  • Terry Steinbach in New Ulm

    Minnesota, usa; catcher (oakland athletics).

  • Hiroyuki Morioka

    Japanese author.

  • Michael Salinger

    American poet and educator.

Whose famous birthday is on March 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 2nd:

  • Mikhail Gorbachev
    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Russian politician who succeeded konstantin chernenko to the post of general secretary of communist party.

  • Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig

    Daniel craig is an english actor best known for portraying james bond in the 007 film series.

  • Becky G
    Becky G

    Becky g is a rapper and singer known for her hit songs like 'shower' and 'mayores'.

  • Method Man
    Method Man

    Method man is a rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group wu-tang clan and for his solo career, as well as for his acting roles...

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Bryce Dallas Howard
    Bryce Dallas Howard

    Bryce dallas howard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the help and jurassic world.

  • Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson

    Rebel wilson is an australian actress and comedian known for her roles in movies such as pitch perfect and bridesmaids.

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • John Irving
    John Irving

    American novelist and best-selling author of many acclaimed novels, including "a prayer for owen meaney," the cider house rules," the hotel...

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March 02, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years and 27 days old,

or 744 months and 27 days old,

or 3239 weeks

or 22673 days old,

if you were born on March 02, 1962.

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

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 2nd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 02, 1962:

  • Charles Jean de la Vallée-Poussin

    Belgian mathematician and academic (b. 1866).

  • Walt Kiesling
  • Michael Lang

What famous deaths happened on March 2nd?

Famous deaths on March 2nd:

  • Serge Gainsbourg
    Serge Gainsbourg

    French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.

  • Mercedes McCambridge
    Mercedes McCambridge

    American actress known for her powerful performances in film and radio.

  • Martin Denny
    Martin Denny

    American composer and pianist (d. 2005).

  • Lyle Talbot
    Lyle Talbot

    American actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows.

  • Randolph Scott
    Randolph Scott

    American actor, fort worth, gungho, jesse james, dies at the age of 89.

  • Anita Morris
    Anita Morris

    American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1943).

  • Joshiah Mwangi Kariuki

    Kenyan politician and businessman who advocated for social justice.

  • Christine de Pizan

    Medieval author and poet known for her feminist writings.

  • Kaisei Kobayashi

    Renowned Japanese painter known for his landscapes and traditional art style.

  • Reginna Cassola

    Renowned Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 2nd

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March 02, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 02, 1962:

  • Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders (+Bruges 1127)
  • Church of England - Saint Chad's Day.
  • Texas Independence Day (1836).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Beginning of the Fast (sunrise to sunset fast for 19 days).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of 'Alá (Loftiness) - First day of the 19th month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Saints celebrated on March 02, 1962:

  • saint Jovinus
  • Saint Abdalon
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March 02, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 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 02, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 02, 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 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 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 02, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 02, 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 02, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

March 02, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 02, 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 02, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 02, 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 02, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 02, 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 02, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 02, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Coming Fury by Bruce Catton

The Coming Fury

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Notes on dust jacket: Bruce Catton's book about the Civil War is both a wide-ranging and a comprehensive work of art.

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 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 Fox In The Attic by Richard Hughes

The Fox In The Attic

By:

The Fox in the Attic is a tale of great suspense, growing horror, and Richard Hughes's historic historical fiction "The Human Predicament" is widely acclaimed.

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

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1961: By Herman Taller M.D. 1961: by Herman Taller M.D.

March 02, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 02, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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Who was the US President on March 02, 1962?

On March 02, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 02, 1962?

On March 02, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 02, 1962?

On March 02, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 2nd?

March 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - India-pakistan standoff 2019: indian and pakistani forces attack each other's villages and posts in kashmir, killing at most six civilians and two pakistani soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 ouagadougou attacks: terrorist attack on french embassy and military headquarters in ouagadougou (burkina faso) leaves 28 dead and more than 50 injured.
  • 2017 - Palmyra offensive 2017: the syrian army and its allies recapture palmyra from islamic state of iraq & the levant.

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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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