What happened on Friday July 06, 1962?

Here's what happened on July 06, 1962:

• Sedan Crater Nuclear Test The United States creates the massive 320-foot deep and 1,280-foot wide Sedan Crater in Nye County, Nevada, through an underground nuclear test. The test exposed approximately 13 million Americans to radiation, highlighting the environmental and health risks of nuclear testing.
• William Faulkner's Death Renowned American novelist William Faulkner, creator of the fictional Yoknapatawpha County and Nobel Prize winner, passes away at the age of 64, leaving behind a profound literary legacy.
• Sedan Nuclear Test As part of Operation Plowshare, the United States conducts the Sedan nuclear test, a significant event in Cold War-era nuclear weapons research and development.
• Wimbledon Men's Tennis Championship Rod Laver dominates the 76th Wimbledon Men's Tennis Championship, defeating Martin Mulligan in a decisive straight-sets victory (6-2, 6-2, 6-1).
• Mickey Mantle's Consecutive Home Run Achievement Baseball legend Mickey Mantle hits his third and fourth consecutive home runs, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess during a remarkable game.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jul. 06, 1962

Newspapers from Jul. 06, 1962

July 06, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 187th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1962 can also be written as 7/6/1962 in the US and as 6/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

July 06, 1962 in July 1962 calendar

Famous people born on July 06, 1962:

• Peter Hedges

  Peter Hedges is an accomplished American filmmaker known for writing and directing critically acclaimed films like 'What's Eating Gilbert...

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on July 6th

Famous people died on July 06, 1962:

• William Faulkner

  American novelist and short story writer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).

• Paul Boffa

  Maltese soldier and politician, 5th prime minister of malta (b. 1890).

• Joseph August

  Archduke of austria (b. 1872).

• Bruno Leydet
• Giuseppe Augusto d'Asburgo-Lorena

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on July 6th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 06, 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 06, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 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 6th 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 06, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 06, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 06, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:57 am and setting at 11:33 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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Someone born on July 06, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 17 days old,

or 3276 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22937 days old,

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

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 6th 2025.

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

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

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