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April 05, 1962 was the 95th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 05, 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 April 05, 1962, who was born and died on April 05, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 05, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares), movies (e.g. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 5th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 05, 1962?
- April 05, 1962: What happened on that day?
- April 05, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 05, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 05, 1962?
- April 05, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 05, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- April 05, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 05, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- April 05, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 05, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 05, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 05, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 05, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on April 05, 1962?
What day of the week was April 05, 1962?
April 05, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 95th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 05, 1962 can also be written as 4/5/1962 in the US and as 5/4/1962 in UK and Europe.
April 05, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 05, 1962:
- Nasa civilian pilot neil a armstrong takes x-15 to 54,600 m
April 05, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
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 05, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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April 05, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 05, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 05, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:22 am and setting at 08:46 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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Who was born on April 05, 1962?
Famous people born on April 05, 1962:
![Lana Clarkson]()
Lana ClarksonAmerican actress and model (born 1962).
- Alicya Sinclair
Alicya Sinclair is a renowned Canadian playwright whose plays have been widely performed and acclaimed for their insightful exploration of...
- Annaliah Montague
Annaliah Montague is a celebrated Canadian playwright whose socially conscious and thought-provoking plays have been widely performed around...
- Richard Gough
Swedish born scottish international footballer.
- Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
Kalmyk politician and kalmyk businessman 1st president of kalmykia.
- Saraphina Dubois
Saraphina Dubois is a French playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.
- Bowe Bergstrom
Bowe Bergstrom is a Swedish artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures.
- Arild Monsen
Norwegian cross-country skier.
- Sara Danius
Swedish scholar of literature and aesthetics (d. 2019).
- Gord Donnelly
Canadian ice hockey player, scout.
- Charlie Adam
Scottish footballer (d. 2012).
- Carl
Prince carl christian of hohenzollern.
- Kieth O'dor
- Maurice Malpas
- Kirsan Nikolaevič Iljumžinov
- Vincenzo Voce
- Emilio Solfrizzi
Whose famous birthday is on April 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 5th:
![Pharrell Williams]()
Pharrell WilliamsPharrell Williams is an American musician, record producer, and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful production duo The Neptunes and...
![Gregory Peck]()
Gregory PeckHe was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.
![Hayley Atwell]()
Hayley AtwellHayley atwell is a british actress known for her role as peggy carter in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Bette Davis]()
Bette DavisAmerican actress.
![Lily James]()
Lily JamesLily james is a british actress known for her roles in downton abbey, cinderella, and mamma mia! here we go again.
![Spencer Tracy]()
Spencer TracyAmerican actor, both on broadway and in film.
![Colin Powell]()
Colin PowellAmerican military hero, for his leadership during the gulf war in jan 1991.
![Jane Asher]()
Jane AsherBritish actress, writer, and businesswoman.
![Roger Corman]()
Roger CormanAmerican motion picture director and writer.
![Peter Greenaway]()
Peter GreenawayWelsh screenwriter and director.
April 05, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years and 14 days old,
or 744 months and 14 days old,
or 3237 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22660 days old,
if you were born on April 05, 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 April 05, 1962?
There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 5th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 05, 1962.
April 05, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 05, 1962:
- Varvara Mikhailovna Chernysheva
A Soviet politician and member of the Communist Party who held various leadership positions.
- Boo Kullberg
Swedish gymnast (b. 1889).
- Alfredo Kindelán
- Zaccaria Bricito
- Alex Alexis
What famous deaths happened on April 5th?
Famous deaths on April 5th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Honor Blackman]()
Honor BlackmanBritish actress.
![Isabel Jewell]()
Isabel JewellAmerican actress on stage, film and television.
![Molly Picon]()
Molly PiconAmerican actress (b. 1898).
![Paul Ritter]()
Paul RitterEnglish actor (b. 1966).
![Divya Bharti]()
Divya BhartiIndian bollywood actress (born 1974).
![Charlene Holt]()
Charlene HoltAmerican actress, known for supporting roles on television and in film.
![Brian Donlevy]()
Brian DonlevyAmerican producer and actor from ireland (d. 1972).
![Inez Courtney]()
Inez CourtneyDies at 67.
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April 05, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 05, 1962:
- Arbor Day in South Korea
- The last day of the tax year in the United Kingdom.
- Blessed Kreszentia Hoess
- Qingming Festival in the Chinese calendar
- Mauritius: Ougadi.
Observances on April 05, 1962:
- International Day of Conscience
Saints celebrated on April 05, 1962:
- Saint Vincent Ferrer
- Saint Geeraard
- Saint Irena (d. 304)
April 05, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 05, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 2nd and April 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 05, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1962 was Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 05, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 05, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Connie Francis - Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
April 05, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 05, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 05, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
- Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
- Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
April 05, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 1962 was Twistin' The Night Away by Sam Cooke, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 05, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 05, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'
- Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me
- Ketty Lester - Love Letters
April 05, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 05, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Release year: 1962
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: James Stewart, John Wayne, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin
Country: United States of America
Cape Fear
Release year: 1962
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Starring: Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Lori Martin
Country: United States of America
Follow That Dream
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Starring: Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Anne Helm, Joanna Moore
Country: United States of America
The Notorious Landlady
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Richard Quine
Starring: Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, Fred Astaire, Lionel Jeffries
War Hunt
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Denis Sanders
Starring: John Saxon, Charles Aidman, Sydney Pollack, Tommy Matsuda
Country: United States of America
April 05, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 05, 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:
Benny Hill
Release year: 1962
Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Space Angel
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Dick Darley
On the Road
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Walter Salles
Hollywood Special
Release year: 1962
Country: United States of America
April 05, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 05, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Prologue To Love
By: Taylor Caldwell
There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.
To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
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 …
The Guns Of August
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
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.
Before I Sleep
By: James Monahan
Prince Souphan of Laos arrived in Lambert Field on November 30, 1959 to a proper St. Louis reception, led by the deputy mayor and head of the board.
April 05, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 05, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on April 05, 1962?
On April 05, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1962?
On April 05, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 05, 1962?
On April 05, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 5th?
April 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of April. 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 April 5th, such as:
- 2019 - The libyan national army troops reached the outskirts tripoli to secure a critical military checkpoint called "bridge 27".
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli defence forces released footage of a man who was shot dead trying to break the gazan border fence. israel claims he was carrying an ak47 and explosives, including grenades. it also accused hamas "playing with fire".
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan. a suicide bomber kills at most six people and injures 18 others near a pakistan army vehicle participating in the census in lahore.
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 April 1962?
April 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
