What happened on Thursday April 05, 1962?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1962:

• Formation of The Rolling Stones Begins At the Ealing Jazz Club in London, Brian Jones was introduced to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. This chance meeting would lead to the formation of The Rolling Stones later that year, a band that would become one of the most influential rock groups in music history.
• Neil Armstrong's X-15 High-Altitude Flight NASA civilian pilot Neil A. Armstrong achieved a remarkable high-altitude flight, reaching 54,600 meters in the experimental X-15 aircraft. This flight was part of the critical research that would eventually contribute to the space program and Armstrong's future lunar mission.
• Supreme Court Justice Frankfurter Suffers Stroke U.S. Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter suffered a debilitating stroke in his office, which effectively ended his judicial career. He would formally resign on August 28, marking a significant moment in Supreme Court history.
• Billie Sol Estes Federal Indictment A federal grand jury indicted Billie Sol Estes, a prominent supporter of then U.S. Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson, along with three of his assistants, on charges of conspiracy to defraud investors of $24 million. This indictment was part of a significant financial fraud investigation that would have political implications.
• Saint Bernard Tunnel Completion The Saint Bernard Tunnel, connecting Switzerland and Italy, was completed. In a symbolic gesture of international cooperation, Swiss and Italian workers shook hands to commemorate the achievement.
• J. Daems Appointed Bishop of Antwerp J. Daems was appointed as the new Bishop of Antwerp, Belgium, marking an important ecclesiastical leadership transition in the region.

Events in 1962

April 05, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1962

Newspapers from Apr. 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 in April 1962 calendar

Famous people born on April 05, 1962:

• Lana Clarkson

  American actress and model tragically murdered by music producer Phil Spector in 2003, known for her roles in B-movies and music videos.

• Richard Gough

  Scottish international footballer who played as a defender, primarily for Rangers FC and the Scottish national team.

• Kirsan Ilyumzhinov

  Kalmyk politician and businessman who served as the first president of the Republic of Kalmykia and was president of FIDE (World Chess...

• Emilio Solfrizzi

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on April 5th

Famous people died on April 05, 1962:

• Boo Kullberg

  Swedish gymnast (b. 1889).

• Alex Alexis
• Zaccaria Bricito
• Alfredo Kindelán

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on April 5th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 5th 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 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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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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Your place in the Universe on April 05, 1962

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Someone born on April 05, 1962 is:

63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 18 days old,

or 3294 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23059 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1962?

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 5th 2026.

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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.

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