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About May 2nd, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 2, 1962, Benfica defeated Real Madrid 5-3 in the European Cup Final, securing their second consecutive European Cup title.
- Day of the week: May 2nd, 1962 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Soldier Boy by The Shirelles
- #1 UK song: Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers
- Popular movie: To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan
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- May 02, 1962: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 02, 1962?
- Who was born on May 02, 1962?
- May 02, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- May 02, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- May 02, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 02, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 02, 1962?
- Back in 1962
May 02, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 02, 1962:
- European Cup Final: Benfica triumphs On May 2, 1962, Benfica defeated Real Madrid 5-3 in the European Cup Final, securing their second consecutive European Cup title. source: uefa.com
- Mikawashima train crash On May 2, 1962, a train collision occurred in Mikawashima, Japan, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries. source: japantimes.co.jp
- WMHT TV Channel 17 first broadcast On May 2, 1962, WMHT TV Channel 17, a public television station in New York's Capital Region, began its first broadcast. source: wmht.org
- Ray Traylor, Professional Wrestler, Born Ray Traylor, professionally known as The Big Boss Man, was born. He would later become a notable professional wrestler, remembered for his impactful career in the wrestling entertainment industry.
May 02, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 02, 1962?
May 02, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 02, 1962 can also be written as 5/2/1962 in the US and as 2/5/1962 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 02, 1962?
Famous people born on May 02, 1962:
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Mayara MagriBrazilian actress who began her television career in 1981 and has appeared in various TV shows and films throughout her career.
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Jean-François BernardProfessional French road bicycle racer who competed at the highest level from 1984 to 1996, representing France in international cycling...
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Vincenzo MaenzaItalian Greco-Roman wrestling champion who won Olympic gold in Los Angeles (1984) and silver in Barcelona (1992), representing Italy's...
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Alexandra BoulatRenowned French photojournalist who co-founded the prestigious VII Photo Agency in 2001, with her work published in major international...
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May 02, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
May 02, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 02, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
May 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
- B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
- Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
May 02, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Ketty Lester - Love Letters
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me
May 02, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 02, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 02, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 02, 1962 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:17 am and setting at 07:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.
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Someone born on May 02, 1962 is:
64 years 2 months old,
or 770 months and 21 days old,
or 3351 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23458 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1962?
There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 2nd 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 02, 1962.
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The history attached to May 2, 1962 includes European Cup Final: Benfica triumphs, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 2, 1962 included “Soldier Boy” by The Shirelles, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 2, 1962 included To Kill a Mockingbird, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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