What happened on Monday September 03, 1962?

Here's what happened on September 03, 1962:

• Devastating Earthquake in Iran A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Iran, causing massive loss of life and widespread destruction. The disaster claimed 12,225 lives and completely destroyed 91 villages, representing one of the most significant seismic events in Iran's modern history.
• Malta Independence Act Approved The United Kingdom approved the Malta Independence Act, officially setting the stage for Malta's transition from a British colony to an independent nation. This landmark legislation established September 21, 1964, as the date when Malta would gain full sovereignty, marking a significant moment in the decolonization process of the British Empire.
• Typhoon Wanda Devastates Hong Kong Typhoon Wanda struck Hong Kong with catastrophic force, resulting in 134 fatalities and over 200 injuries. The storm caused widespread destruction, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events and prompting future improvements in disaster preparedness and response strategies.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Spokane Golf Open Professional golfer Mickey Wright secured victory at the LPGA Spokane Golf Open, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era. Wright was known for her exceptional skill and significant contributions to women's professional golf.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Sep. 03, 1962

Newspapers from Sep. 03, 1962

September 03, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 246th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1962 can also be written as 9/3/1962 in the US and as 3/9/1962 in UK and Europe.

September 03, 1962 in September 1962 calendar

Famous people born on September 03, 1962:

• Luciana Rothberg

Famous people born in 1962

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Famous people died on September 03, 1962:

• E. E. Cummings

  American poet and playwright (b. 1894).

• Mario Bonetti
• Edward Estlin Cummings

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on September 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 03, 1962 was Sheila by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Tommy Roe - Sheila
2. Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me
3. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
4. Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
5. Elvis Presley - She's Not You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 03, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
2. Elvis Presley - She's Not You
3. Bobby Darin - Things
4. Ronnie Carroll - Roses Are Red (My Love)
5. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 03, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
2. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
3. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
4. Claudine Clark - Party Lights
5. Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 03, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:25 am and setting at 10:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on September 03, 1962

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Someone born on September 03, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 11 days old,

or 3271 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22899 days old,

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

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 3rd 2025.

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

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

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