Wednesday July 04, 1962: on this day

July 04, 1962 was the 185th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 04, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 04, 1962, who was born and died on July 04, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 04, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Stripper by David Rose and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Tiara Tahiti, directed by Ted Kotcheff), TV series (e.g. Personally Yours) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 4th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 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.

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July 04, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 04, 1962:

  • Island records begins
  • Kiku (now khnl) tv channel 13 in honolulu, hi (ind) 1st broadcast

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


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

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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?

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

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on July 4th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 04, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

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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Who was born on July 04, 1962?


Famous people born on July 04, 1962:

  • Neil Morrissey
    Neil Morrissey

    English actor.

  • Genean Graves

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Pam Shriver

    Pam Shriver is a retired professional tennis player known for her success in doubles competitions.

  • Tom Cruise

    Physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Jacinta Collins

    Australian Labor Party Senator and former member of the Australian House of Representatives.

  • Hunter Tylo

    Actress known for her role in the soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful.

  • Roland Ratzenberger

    Driver.

  • Thomas Gibson

    Actor.

  • Federico Andreotti
  • Claudia Zaczkiewicz
  • Paolo Di Laura Frattura
  • Krzysztof Hołowczyc
  • Isabelle Laug
  • Jeff Miller
  • Jacynthe Poirier
  • Luca Salvagno
  • Nicola Selva

Whose famous birthday is on July 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 4th:

  • George M. Cohan
    George M. Cohan

    George m. cohan was a prominent american entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer known for his...

  • Victoria Abril
    Victoria Abril

    Spanish actress.

  • Gertrude Lawrence
    Gertrude Lawrence

    An english actress, singer and dancer, she is also a comedian and singer.

  • Eva Marie Saint
    Eva Marie Saint

    Eva marie saint is an american actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'on the waterfront' and 'north by northwest'.

  • Gina Lollobrigida
    Gina Lollobrigida

    After winning a beauty competition, she made her acting debut in 1947.

  • Kurtwood Smith
    Kurtwood Smith

    Kurtwood smith is an american actor known for his roles in 'robocop' and 'that '70s show'.

  • Alessio Boni
    Alessio Boni

    Italian actor.

  • Tahar Rahim
    Tahar Rahim

    He is a french-agerian actor who won the cesar award for best actress for his role as "a prophet" written by jacques audiard.

  • Viviane Romance
    Viviane Romance

    French actress, on-screen since 1931.

  • Jenny Seagrove
    Jenny Seagrove

    Born in malaysia as the daughter of an indonesian businessman, she is a british actress.

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July 04, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 16 days old,

or 3224 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22571 days old,

if you were born on July 04, 1962.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 4th 2024.

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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July 04, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 04, 1962:

  • Rex Bell

    American district attorney, clark county, las vegas.

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

What famous deaths happened on July 4th?

Famous deaths on July 4th:

  • Eva Gabor
    Eva Gabor

    Hungarian-american actress, youngest of three glamorous european immigrants to hollywood.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Brenda Joyce
    Brenda Joyce

    American actress (born 1917).

  • Gaby Morlay
    Gaby Morlay

    French actress in film.

  • Evelyn Keyes
    Evelyn Keyes

    Port arthur, texas -- actress (adventure to martin eden).

  • Anne Shirley
    Anne Shirley

    Actress stella dallas, who was 75 years old, dies from lung cancer.

  • Marri Curie

    Renowned physicist and chemist known for her pioneering research on radioactivity.

  • Jersei Curie

    Pioneering research on radioactivity and Nobel Prize winner.

  • Thomos Jefferson

    Third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 4th

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July 04, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 04, 1962:

  • Filipino-American Friendship Day
  • In astronomy, the approximate date of Earth's aphelion.
  • United States and Denmark - Independence Day (1776)
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July 04, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 04, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 2nd and July 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

July 04, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 04, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 2nd and July 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Stripper
  2. - Roses Are Red (My Love)
  3. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  4. - Palisades Park
  5. - 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.

July 04, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 04, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 2nd and July 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - I Remember You
  3. - Come Outside
  4. - A Picture Of You
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

July 04, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 04, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 2nd and July 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
  3. - Twist And Shout
  4. - Walk On The Wild Side (Part 1)
  5. - Snap Your Fingers

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July 04, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 04, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tiara Tahiti

Tiara Tahiti

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: James Mason, John Mills, Claude Dauphin, Herbert Lom

Hero's Island

Hero's Island

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leslie Stevens

Starring: James Mason, Neville Brand, Kate Manx, Rip Torn

Birdman of Alcatraz

Birdman of Alcatraz

Release year: 1962

Directed by: John Frankenheimer, Charles Crichton

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand

Country: United States of America

Tales of Terror

Tales of Terror

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Vincent Price, Maggie Pierce, Leona Gage, Peter Lorre

Country: United States of America

The Three Stooges in Orbit

The Three Stooges in Orbit

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Joe DeRita, Carol Christensen

July 04, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 04, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Personally Yours

Personally Yours

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

July 04, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 04, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bull From The Sea by Mary Renault

The Bull From The Sea

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The Bull from the Sea retells the story of Theseus, the brave youth who defeated the Minotaur and became king. This legend brought prosperity to Attica.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

Why Not Victory? by Barry M. Goldwater

Why Not Victory?

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"THE ONLY OPTION TO VICTORY IS-OBVIOUSLY DEFEAT" This one sentence from Senator Arizona cuts through the theories that coexistence, compromise, and containment have been obscured by US thinking about cold.

The Guns Of August by Barbara W. Tuchman

The Guns Of August

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The Modern Library selected Barbara as one of 100 best nonfiction books of the century. The Proud Tower, The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Zimmerman Telegram were all included in the selection.

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

July 04, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 04, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on July 04, 1962?

On July 04, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 04, 1962?

On July 04, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 04, 1962?

On July 04, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 4th?

July 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sanctions against iran: royal marines take control of an oil tanker that was heading to baniyas, syria. the vessel is suspected of carrying iranian crude oil and breaching eu sanctions. robert macaire, the ambassador of the united kingdom to iran is summoned to tehran for the incident. iran calls it an "illegal seizure".
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: israeli security forces clash with bedouin residents of khan al-ahmar in west bank as israeli bulldozers prepare for demolition. on may 24, the supreme court of israel decided that residents of the village could be expelled, although such relocation is illegal under international humanitarian law.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed and dozens injured in a boiler explosion at a garment factory in dhaka in bangladesh.

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What happened in 1962?

1962 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
  • 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
  • Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome

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What was the calendar for July 1962?

July 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how July 1962 calendar looked like.

Wednesday July 4, 1962