Wednesday June 06, 1962: on this day

June 06, 1962 was the 157th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 06, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 06, 1962, who was born and died on June 06, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 06, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles), movies (e.g. Lolita, directed by Stanley Kubrick), TV series (e.g. The Franchise Affair) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 6th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 06, 1962?


June 06, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 157th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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June 06, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 06, 1962:

  • Beatles meet their producer george martin for 1st time, they record besame mucho with peter best on drums
  • President john f. kennedy gives the commencement address at the united states military academy at west point, new york.
  • Frank morris, john anglin and clarence anglin, with apparent success, escape from the alcatraz island prison. although the men were never heard from again, there is evidence that they survived the attempt and there was to be sightings of them over the years.

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June 06, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on June 6th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 06, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 06, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 06, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 11:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.

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Who was born on June 06, 1962?


Famous people born on June 06, 1962:

  • Lance Reddick

    Actor known for his roles in TV series such as 'The Wire' and 'Fringe'.

  • Carol Cady

    American shotput champion; was a member of the 1983 ncaa championship team.

  • Aiko Shimajiri

    Japanese politician who served as Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs.

  • Birger Schlaug

    Swedish politician known for his work in the Green Party.

  • Jeff Garlin

    Comedian.

  • Hirokazu Koreeda
    Hirokazu Koreeda
  • Antonio Di Carlo
  • Rodman Flender
  • Grant Fox
  • Andrés Jiménez
  • John Kaiser
  • Yoo Jae-ha
  • Ettore Morace
  • Gennaro Sangiuliano
  • Anna Chimenti
  • Dragan Andrić
  • Jordi Arcarons
  • Mark Bright

Whose famous birthday is on June 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 6th:

  • Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti

    Paul giamatti is an american actor known for his versatile roles in both film and television, including his acclaimed performances in...

  • Sandra Bernhard
    Sandra Bernhard

    American comedian, tall, thin, aggressive, hip, and manic.

  • Robert Englund
    Robert Englund

    American actor.

  • Colin Quinn
    Colin Quinn

    American comedian and actor, he is also a co-host of "remote control" on mtv.

  • Maria Montez
    Maria Montez

    Dominican-french actress (b. 1912).

  • Jack Kilmer
    Jack Kilmer

    Movie actor.

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Harvey Fierstein
    Harvey Fierstein

    Harvey Fierstein is a Tony Award-winning actor and playwright known for his work in theater and film.

  • Jason Isaacs
    Jason Isaacs

    Jason isaacs is an english actor known for his roles in the harry potter film series as lucius malfoy and in the tv series the oa and star...

  • Ellie Kendrick
    Ellie Kendrick

    Tv actress.

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June 06, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 23 days old,

or 3225 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22577 days old,

if you were born on June 06, 1962.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 6th 2024.

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

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

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June 06, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 06, 1962:

  • Yves Klein

    French artist is considered an important figure in european post-war art.

  • Tom Phillis

    Australian motorcycle racer (d. 1962).

  • Guinn Williams

    Actor, big boy-circus boy, dies from poisoning at 63.

  • John Rimmer
  • Abba Achimeir

What famous deaths happened on June 6th?

Famous deaths on June 6th:

  • Jean Harlow
    Jean Harlow

    Jean Harlow was a popular American film actress known for her roles in the 1930s.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Stan Getz
    Stan Getz

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- jazz tenor saxophonist (benny goodman and jimmy dorsey).

  • Barry Sullivan
    Barry Sullivan

    American film actor (b. 1912).

  • Larry Blyden
    Larry Blyden

    American actor and host of game shows, best known for his performances on broadway and hosting the game show what's my line?.

  • Olive Tell
    Olive Tell

    American singer and actress (d. 1951).

  • Sophie Stewart
    Sophie Stewart

    Actress (as you like it), dies at the age of 69.

  • John Macdonald

    First Prime Minister of Canada.

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June 06, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 06, 1962:

  • Memorial Day - South Korea.
  • Doomsday (weekday)
  • Queensland Day.
  • National holiday of Sweden.
  • D-Day landings - Europe.
  • Bonza Bottler Day - USA.
  • National Yo-yo Day - USA.

Observances on June 06, 1962:

  • Russian Language Day
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June 06, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 06, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 4th and June 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

June 06, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 06, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 4th and June 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Stranger On The Shore
  3. - Lovers Who Wander
  4. - Soldier Boy
  5. - (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 06, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

June 06, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 06, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 4th and June 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Good Luck Charm
  2. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
  3. - Come Outside
  4. - A Picture Of You
  5. - Nut Rocker

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

June 06, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 06, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 4th and June 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
  3. - The One Who Really Loves You
  4. - Soldier Boy
  5. - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)

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June 06, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 06, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lolita

Lolita

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon, Gary Cockrell

Country: United States of America

That Touch of Mink

That Touch of Mink

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Starring: Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young, Audrey Meadows

Country: United States of America

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Henry Koster

Starring: James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Fabian, Lauri Peters

Night Creatures

Night Creatures

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Peter Graham Scott

Starring: Peter Cushing, Yvonne Romain, Patrick Allen, Oliver Reed

Merrill's Marauders

Merrill's Marauders

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Jeff Chandler, Ty Hardin, Peter Brown, Andrew Duggan

June 06, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 06, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

The Steve Allen Playhouse

The Steve Allen Playhouse

Release year: 1962

Starring: Steve Allen, Herb Ellis, Johnny Jacobs, John Raitt

Country: United States of America

June 06, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 06, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bull From The Sea by Mary Renault

The Bull From The Sea

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The Bull from the Sea retells the story of Theseus, the brave youth who defeated the Minotaur and became king. This legend brought prosperity to Attica.

My Life In Court by Louis Nizer

My Life In Court

By:

2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

By:

1961: By Herman Taller M.D. 1961: by Herman Taller M.D.

The Guns Of August by Barbara W. Tuchman

The Guns Of August

By:

The Modern Library selected Barbara as one of 100 best nonfiction books of the century. The Proud Tower, The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Zimmerman Telegram were all included in the selection.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

June 06, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 06, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on June 06, 1962?

On June 06, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 06, 1962?

On June 06, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 06, 1962?

On June 06, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about June 6th?

June 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on June 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - According to reuters, a source close to the matter told them that elliott management, a hedge fund firm, is looking to buy barnes & noble's storied bookseller for $476 million.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: after seven years of closure, the syrian government reopens homs-hama highway.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: 2017 herat bombing - an explosion occurred near herat's police station and a mosque, killing at most ten people.

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What happened in 1962?

1962 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
  • 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
  • Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome

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What was the calendar for June 1962?

June 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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