What happened on Saturday November 03, 1962?

About November 3rd, 1962, in brief:

  • Historical events: Critical National Security Council Executive Committee meeting discussing the Cuban missile situation, including hidden missiles, SAM program, quarantine effects, overflight strategies, and potential non-invasion guarantees.
  • Day of the week: November 3rd, 1962 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: He's A Rebel by The Crystals
  • #1 UK song: Lovesick Blues by Frank Ifield
  • Popular movie: Mutiny on the Bounty directed by Lewis Milestone, Carol Reed

More about November 3rd, 1962? See below for more news and curiosities on November 3rd, 1962.

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November 03, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 03, 1962:

  • Cuban Missile Crisis NSC Executive Committee Meeting Critical National Security Council Executive Committee meeting discussing the Cuban missile situation, including hidden missiles, SAM program, quarantine effects, overflight strategies, and potential non-invasion guarantees.
  • First Media Mention of 'Personal Computer' A significant moment in technological history when the term 'personal computer' is first introduced by media, marking the beginning of a revolutionary era in computing.
  • Low-Level Reconnaissance Sorties Over Cuba U.S. military conducts low-level reconnaissance flights over Cuba during the tense Cuban Missile Crisis, gathering critical intelligence about Soviet missile installations.
  • Cuban Missile Crisis Inspection Arrangements Diplomatic discussions and agreements regarding inspection protocols during the Cuban Missile Crisis, aimed at verifying and managing the potential nuclear threat.
  • Wilt Chamberlain's Historic NBA Performance NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain sets a remarkable record by scoring 72 points in a game between the San Francisco Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, showcasing his extraordinary basketball skills.
  • Spiegel Scandal in West Germany Franz Josef Strauß, West German defense minister, is removed from his position due to his alleged involvement in controversial police actions against the Spiegel magazine, highlighting political tensions and press freedom issues.
  • Saudi Arabia Breaks Diplomatic Ties with Egypt Diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Egypt are severed following political unrest and the defection of several Saudi princes to Egypt, reflecting the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East during the Cold War era.
  • Ny-Ålesund Coal Mining Disaster A tragic coal mining accident in Ny-Ålesund, Norway, results in 21 fatalities, leading to significant political consequences including the resignation of the Norwegian government in August 1963.
  • Marilyn Monroe or Musician Named Marilyn Brief mention of a musician named Marilyn, with limited context provided.

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

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What day of the week was November 03, 1962?


November 03, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 307th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 03, 1962 can also be written as 11/3/1962 in the US and as 3/11/1962 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 03, 1962?


Famous people born on November 03, 1962:

  • Gabe Newell

    Co-founder and president of Valve Corporation, a highly influential video game development and digital distribution company.

  • Jacqui Smith

    British Labour Party politician who served as Home Secretary from 2007 to 2009, being the first woman to hold this position in the United...

  • Marilyn (singer)
  • Phil Katz
  • David Brenner
  • Paolo Bargiggia

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November 03, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 03, 1962:

  • L. O. Wenckebach

    Dutch sculptor and painter (b. 1895).

  • Harlow Curtice
  • Antonius van Loon

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November 03, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 03, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 29th and November 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 03, 1962 was He's A Rebel by The Crystals, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

  1. - He's A Rebel youtube
  2. - Only Love Can Break A Heart youtube
  3. - Do You Love Me youtube
  4. - Monster Mash youtube
  5. - All Alone Am I youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 03, 1962 was Lovesick Blues by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

  1. - Lovesick Blues youtube
  2. - Let's Dance youtube
  3. - Swiss Maid youtube
  4. - Telstar youtube
  5. - Bobby's Girl youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 03, 1962 was Do You Love Me by The Contours, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

  1. - Do You Love Me youtube
  2. - Green Onions
  3. - Lie To Me
  4. - Sherry youtube
  5. - I've Got A Woman (Part I)
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November 03, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 3rd is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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November 03, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 03, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 03, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 11:53 am and setting at 10:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1962.

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How old is someone born on November 03, 1962?


Someone born on November 03, 1962 is:

62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months

or 3265 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22858 days old,

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

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 3rd 2025.

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

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

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