What happened on Wednesday April 04, 1962?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1962:

• Izzy Stradlin Birth Izzy Stradlin, born Jeffrey Dean Isbell, was a founding member and rhythm guitarist of the iconic rock band Guns N' Roses. Born on April 4, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana, he was a key contributor to the band's groundbreaking album 'Appetite for Destruction' and played a significant role in shaping the hard rock and heavy metal scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
• James Hanratty Execution James Hanratty was a notorious English murderer who became one of the last individuals to be executed by hanging in the United Kingdom. His case was controversial and sparked significant debate about capital punishment. Hanratty was convicted of the 'A6 murder' of Michael Gregsten and was hanged at Bedford Prison on April 4, 1962, marking a pivotal moment in British criminal justice history.

Events in 1962

April 04, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1962

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1962

April 04, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 94th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1962 can also be written as 4/4/1962 in the US and as 4/4/1962 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1962 in April 1962 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1962:

• Craig Adams

  English bass player and songwriter known for his work with influential alternative rock bands like The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, and...

• Neven Ilic Alvarez

  Chilean businessman and sports leader who serves as the president of Chile's Olympic Committee.

• Anita Renfroe

  American comedian known for her witty and observational comedy performances.

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1962:

• Gino Filippini
• Klaus Suomela

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1962 was Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
2. Connie Francis - Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
3. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
4. Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'
5. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)

April 04, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
2. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
3. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
4. Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
5. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl

April 04, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1962 was Twistin' The Night Away by Sam Cooke, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
2. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
3. Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'
4. Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me
5. Ketty Lester - Love Letters

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 04, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:46 am and setting at 07:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on April 04, 1962

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Someone born on April 04, 1962 is:

63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 10 days old,

or 3293 weeks

or 23051 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1962?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 04, 1962.

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