What happened on Thursday July 05, 1962?

Here's what happened on July 05, 1962:

• Algeria's Independence from France On July 5, 1962, Algeria officially proclaimed its independence after an eight-year-long war of liberation against French colonial rule, marking a pivotal moment in North African decolonization history.
• Oran Massacre A tragic mass killing occurred in Oran, Algeria, resulting in approximately 96 deaths during the tumultuous period of Algerian independence. The massacre involved violence against Pied-Noir and European expatriate populations amid the complex ethnic tensions of the independence transition.
• Mickey Mantle's Home Run Performance Baseball legend Mickey Mantle hit two home runs, contributing to an impressive four consecutive home runs during a notable game, showcasing his exceptional batting skills.
• The Late Late Show Debut RTE One broadcast the first episode of The Late Late Show, which would go on to become the world's longest-running chat show by a single broadcaster, marking a significant moment in Irish television history.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jul. 05, 1962

Newspapers from Jul. 05, 1962

July 05, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 186th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1962 can also be written as 7/5/1962 in the US and as 5/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

July 05, 1962 in July 1962 calendar

Famous people born on July 05, 1962:

• Philippe Vandel

  Prominent French journalist known for his versatile work across print, radio, and television media platforms.

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on July 5th

Famous people died on July 05, 1962:

• Halvor Birch

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on July 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 1962 was The Stripper by David Rose and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper
2. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
3. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
4. Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park
5. Johnny Tillotson - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
3. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
4. Jimmy Smith And The Big Band - Walk On The Wild Side (Part 1)
5. Joe Henderson - Snap Your Fingers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 05, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:59 am and setting at 11:02 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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Your place in the Universe on July 05, 1962

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Someone born on July 05, 1962 is:

62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 9 days old,

or 3279 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22959 days old,

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

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 5th 2025.

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

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

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