What happened on Thursday December 06, 1962?

Here's what happened on December 06, 1962:

• Robena Coal Mine Disaster A devastating mining explosion at the U.S. Steel Corporation's Robena #3 mine near Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, claimed the lives of 37 coal miners. Most victims succumbed to carbon monoxide gas, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in mid-20th century coal mining.
• US Cancels Skybolt Missile Program The United States government officially abandoned the Skybolt air-launched ballistic missile program, a significant strategic defense decision that impacted military aerospace development and transatlantic defense planning.
• Chinese Space Program Tragedy A catastrophic accident in the People's Republic of China's space program resulted in a fatal explosion during solid rocket fuel preparation. Four technicians were killed when 200 kilograms of rocket fuel mixture detonated, representing a significant setback for China's emerging space technology efforts.
• Tecader Airlines Crash in Colombia A tragic aviation accident occurred when a Tecader Airlines Douglas C-47 aircraft crashed in the mountainous region near Barrancabermeja, Colombia. The crash resulted in 24 fatalities, with only 2 survivors out of 26 passengers, underscoring the risks of air travel during this era.
• Ben Watt: Musician Birth Ben Watt, a notable musician and one half of the influential electronic music duo Everything but the Girl, was born on this date. He would later become known for his significant contributions to alternative and electronic music genres.

Events in 1962

December 06, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 06, 1962

Newspapers from Dec. 06, 1962

December 06, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 340th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1962 can also be written as 12/6/1962 in the US and as 6/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

Famous people born on December 06, 1962:

• Janine Turner

  Janine Turner is an American actress best known for her starring role in the critically acclaimed TV series 'Northern Exposure', which aired...

• Claude Chirac

  Claude Chirac is a prominent French political figure and daughter of former French President Jacques Chirac, who served as a key political...

• Antonella Clerici

  Antonella Clerici is a renowned Italian television host who has been a prominent figure in Italian media since the late 1980s, presenting...

• Ben Watt

  Ben Watt is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and producer, best known as one half of the influential electronic pop duo Everything...

• Colin Salmon

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on December 6th

December 06, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1962 was Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
2. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
3. Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl
4. The Orlons - Don't Hang Up
5. Dee Dee Sharp - Ride

December 06, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
2. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
3. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
4. Duane Eddy - Dance With The Guitar Man
5. Rolf Harris - Sun Arise

December 06, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 1962 was Release Me by "Little Esther" Phillips, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
2. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
3. The Orlons - Don't Hang Up
4. Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
5. Sam Cooke - Nothing Can Change This Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 06, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 06, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 December 06, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 01:46 pm and setting at 02:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on December 06, 1962

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Someone born on December 06, 1962 is:

62 years 4 months old,

or 748 months and 17 days old,

or 3254 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22784 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 1962?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 06, 1962.

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