What happened on Thursday October 04, 1962?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1962:

• Soviet Nuclear Missile Installation in Cuba The Soviet Union installed the first nuclear missile in Cuba by attaching a warhead to an R-12 rocket, a critical moment in the escalating Cold War tensions that would soon lead to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
• French Political Upheaval: Pompidou Censured The National Assembly of France voted to censure Prime Minister Georges Pompidou for his support of direct presidential elections. With 280 votes in favor out of 480 members, Pompidou resigned the following day but remained in office during the transition to new elections.
• X-15 High-Altitude Flight USAF Major Robert A. Rushworth piloted the experimental X-15 aircraft to an impressive altitude of 32,300 meters, pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and human flight capabilities.
• Saudi Pilots Defect to Egypt Two Saudi Arabian military pilots defected by landing an air force training plane in upper Egypt and were granted political asylum, marking the second such defection in two days and highlighting regional political tensions.
• Whitey Ford's World Series Record Legendary New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford's remarkable 33 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings streak in the World Series came to an end during the 59th World Series, concluding a historic pitching performance.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1962

Newspapers from Oct. 04, 1962

October 04, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 277th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1962 can also be written as 10/4/1962 in the US and as 4/10/1962 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1962 in October 1962 calendar

Famous people born on October 04, 1962:

• Jon Secada

  Grammy Award-winning Cuban-American pop and Latin pop singer known for hit songs like 'Just Another Day' and 'Angel'.

• Tommy Lee

  Drummer of the famous rock band Mötley Crüe, known for his wild stage performances and high-profile personal life.

• Marc Minkowski

  Renowned French conductor specializing in Baroque music, recognized for his exceptional interpretations and awarded the Chevalier du Mérite.

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on October 4th

Famous people died on October 04, 1962:

• Nino Rastelli

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on October 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
2. Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
3. Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
4. Chris Montez - Let's Dance
5. Booker T. & The M.G.s - Green Onions

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. The Tornados - Telstar
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Tommy Roe - Sheila
4. Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
5. Elvis Presley - She's Not You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
2. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
3. Brook Benton - Lie To Me
4. The Contours - Do You Love Me
5. Bobby Bland - Stormy Monday Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 12:12 pm and setting at 10:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on October 04, 1962

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Someone born on October 04, 1962 is:

62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 10 days old,

or 3266 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22868 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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

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

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