What happened on Wednesday June 06, 1962?

Here's what happened on June 06, 1962:

• Alcatraz Prison Break Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin executed a daring escape from the notorious Alcatraz Island prison. Despite being officially listed as missing and presumed drowned, subsequent evidence suggests they might have survived the attempt, sparking decades of speculation about their ultimate fate.
• Kennedy's West Point Commencement Address President John F. Kennedy delivered the commencement address at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, providing strategic insights and leadership guidance to graduating cadets during the Cold War era.
• The Beatles Meet George Martin The Beatles met their future legendary producer George Martin for the first time at EMI Studios, recording the song 'Besame Mucho' with drummer Pete Best, marking a pivotal moment in the band's early musical career.
• Fairchild 24 Plane Wreckage Discovery Canadian search team led by helicopter pilot Ron Boyd located the wreckage of a missing Fairchild 24 single-engine plane that had been unaccounted for since June 1962, resolving a long-standing aviation mystery.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jun. 06, 1962

Newspapers from Jun. 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.

June 06, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

Famous people born on June 06, 1962:

• Lance Reddick

  Acclaimed actor known for his commanding screen presence in critically acclaimed TV series 'The Wire' and 'Fringe', where he often portrayed...

• Jeff Garlin

  Comedian and actor known for his work in comedy series like 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'The Goldbergs', with a distinctive comedic style.

• Hirokazu Koreeda

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on June 6th

Famous people died on June 06, 1962:

• Yves Klein

  Influential French artist considered a pivotal figure in post-war European art.

• Tom Phillis

  Australian motorcycle racer who tragically died young in 1962, known for his racing career.

• Abba Achimeir
• John Rimmer

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on June 6th

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.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Dion - Lovers Who Wander
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Gene Pitney - (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.

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. B Bumble & The Stingers - 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 music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
3. Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on June 06, 1962

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Someone born on June 06, 1962 is:

62 years 11 months old,

or 755 months and 8 days old,

or 3284 weeks

or 22988 days old,

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

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 6th 2025.

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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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