What happened on Saturday March 03, 1962?

Here's what happened on March 03, 1962:

• Birth of Jackie Joyner-Kersee Jackie Joyner-Kersee, one of the most accomplished and celebrated American track and field athletes in history, was born. She would go on to win multiple Olympic medals and set world records in heptathlon and long jump events.
• Herschel Walker's Birth Year Herschel Walker, a prominent NFL and USFL running back known for his exceptional athletic abilities, was born. He would later play for teams like the New Jersey Generals and Dallas Cowboys.
• Formation of British Antarctic Territory The British Antarctic Territory was officially established as a formal overseas territory of the United Kingdom, marking a significant moment in British polar exploration and geopolitical claims in Antarctica.
• Gene Chandler's 'Duke of Earl' Tops Charts 'Duke of Earl' by Gene Chandler reached the number one position on the US music charts, representing a significant moment in early 1960s pop music history.

Events in 1962

March 03, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 03, 1962

Newspapers from Mar. 03, 1962

March 03, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 62nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 1962 can also be written as 3/3/1962 in the US and as 3/3/1962 in UK and Europe.

March 03, 1962 in March 1962 calendar

Famous people born on March 03, 1962:

• Jon Bon Jovi

  Jon Bon Jovi is a globally famous rock musician, lead singer of Bon Jovi, known for hit songs like 'Livin' on a Prayer' and his extensive...

• Jackie Joyner-Kersee

  Jackie Joyner-Kersee is an Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in heptathlon and long jump, widely considered the greatest female...

• Herschel Walker

  Herschel Walker is a legendary NFL running back who played for the Dallas Cowboys and was known for his exceptional athletic abilities and...

• Glen E. Friedman

  Glen E. Friedman is a renowned photographer known for capturing iconic images in skateboarding, punk rock, and hip-hop cultures.

• Michael Widenius
• Darla K. Anderson
• David Schweikert
• Luis José Rueda Aparicio

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on March 3rd

Famous people died on March 03, 1962:

• Pierre Benoît
• Cairine Wilson

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on March 3rd

March 03, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler), according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) - Duke Of Earl
2. Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
3. Dion - The Wanderer
4. Brenda Lee - Break It To Me Gently
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

March 03, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 03, 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.

1. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
2. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
3. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
4. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
5. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again

March 03, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 03, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
3. The Ikettes - I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Gary U.S. Bonds - Dear Lady Twist

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd is Pisces.

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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 03, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 03, 1962 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 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 03, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:27 am and setting at 03:50 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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Your place in the Universe on March 03, 1962

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Someone born on March 03, 1962 is:

63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 11 days old,

or 3297 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23083 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 03, 1962?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 03, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 03, 1962.

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