What happened on Wednesday July 04, 1962?

Here's what happened on July 04, 1962:

• Houston Celebrates Mercury Astronauts On the Fourth of July, 1962, Houston hosted a grand parade welcoming the Mercury astronauts. The celebration continued with a festive barbecue at the Sam Houston Coliseum, which featured an entertaining performance by the famous burlesque dancer Sally Rand. This event highlighted the city's pride and support for the emerging space program.
• Establishment of Burma Socialist Programme Party On July 4th, 1962, the Burma Socialist Programme Party was officially established by Ne Win's military regime, marking a significant political transformation in Burma (now Myanmar). This event represented a pivotal moment in the country's political history, signaling a shift towards a socialist political system under military leadership.
• Island Records Founded Island Records was established on July 4th, 1962, which would become a highly influential independent record label in the music industry, known for representing groundbreaking artists across various genres.
• Notable Births: Pam Shriver and Neil Morrissey On July 4th, 1962, two notable personalities were born: Pam Shriver, an accomplished American tennis player from Baltimore, and Neil Morrissey, a renowned English comedian and actor from Stafford, Staffordshire. Shriver would go on to become a prominent figure in women's tennis, while Morrissey would make significant contributions to British comedy and entertainment.
• KIKU TV First Broadcast in Honolulu On July 4th, 1962, KIKU (later known as KHNL) TV channel 13 in Honolulu, Hawaii, made its first independent broadcast, marking an important moment in the state's media landscape.
• Rex Bell, Cowboy Actor, Passes Away Rex Bell, a cowboy actor known for his roles in Western films like 'Cowboys and Injuns', died at the age of 56 on July 4th, 1962. Bell was a notable figure in the early Hollywood Western genre.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jul. 04, 1962

Newspapers from Jul. 04, 1962

July 04, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 185th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1962 can also be written as 7/4/1962 in the US and as 4/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

July 04, 1962 in July 1962 calendar

Famous people born on July 04, 1962:

• Tom Cruise

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• Pam Shriver

  Retired professional tennis player who was particularly successful in doubles competitions, winning multiple Grand Slam titles during her...

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on July 4th

Famous people died on July 04, 1962:

• Rex Bell
• Adalbert Friedrich
• Carl Hellström
• Fred Morris
• Thomas Jefferson Jackson See
• Aleksej Šapošnikov

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on July 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1962 was The Stripper by David Rose and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper
2. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
3. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
4. Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park
5. Johnny Tillotson - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
3. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
4. Jimmy Smith And The Big Band - Walk On The Wild Side (Part 1)
5. Joe Henderson - Snap Your Fingers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 04, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 04, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:00 am and setting at 10:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1962.

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Someone born on July 04, 1962 is:

62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 10 days old,

or 3280 weeks

or 22960 days old,

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

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

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