What happened on Monday February 05, 1962?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1962:

• Launch of Orbiting Solar Observatory-1 NASA successfully launched the Orbiting Solar Observatory-1 (OSO 1), the first scientific satellite dedicated to studying solar activity and Earth's atmospheric conditions, marking a significant milestone in space research.
• De Gaulle Calls for Algerian Independence French President Charles De Gaulle officially proposed allowing Algeria to become an independent nation, signaling a major shift in France's colonial policy and potentially ending nearly 130 years of French control in Algeria.
• Lawsuit Against School Segregation in New Jersey A legal challenge was filed to prevent racial segregation in Englewood, New Jersey's public schools, representing an important moment in the ongoing civil rights struggle for educational equality in the United States.
• Rare Planetary Alignment A remarkable astronomical event occurred with Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn clustering within 16 degrees of each other, a rare planetary configuration.
• First Winter Ascent of Matterhorn's North Face Mountaineers Hilti von Allmen and Paul Etter successfully completed the first winter ascent of the treacherous north face of the Matterhorn, a significant achievement in alpine climbing history.
• Total Solar Eclipse in Asia and Pacific A total solar eclipse was visible across Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Ocean, part of the Solar Saros 130 series, offering a rare astronomical spectacle.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1962

Newspapers from Feb. 05, 1962

February 05, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 36th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1962 can also be written as 2/5/1962 in the US and as 5/2/1962 in UK and Europe.

February 05, 1962 in February 1962 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1962:

• Jennifer Jason Leigh

  Jennifer Jason Leigh is an acclaimed American actress known for her intense and versatile performances in independent and mainstream films.

• Duff McKagan [Michael]

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Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1962:

• Jacques Ibert

  French-swiss composer (b. 1890).

• Gaetano Cicognani
• Matteo Della Corte

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on February 5th

February 05, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1962 was Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
2. Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) - Duke Of Earl
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

February 05, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
3. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
4. Eden Kane - Forget Me Not
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

February 05, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1962 was I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) by Barbara George, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
2. Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
4. Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 05, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:29 am and setting at 07:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Feb 19, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on February 05, 1962

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Someone born on February 05, 1962 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 4 days old,

or 3300 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23104 days old,

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

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 05, 1962.

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