What happened on Sunday May 06, 1962?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1962:

• First Nuclear Warhead Launched from Polaris Submarine The USS Ethan Allen, a Polaris-class submarine, successfully fired the first nuclear warhead, demonstrating the United States' advanced nuclear submarine capabilities during the Cold War arms race.
• Pathet Lao Breaks Cease Fire in Laos The Pathet Lao communist movement broke the existing cease fire and conquered Nam Tha in Laos, escalating tensions in the region during the early stages of the Laotian Civil War. This event signaled increasing communist influence in Southeast Asia.
• Antonio Segni Elected President of Italy Antonio Segni was elected as the President of Italy, marking a significant moment in Italian post-war political history. As a prominent Christian Democrat, his election represented the continued stability of Italy's democratic institutions during the Cold War era.
• Royal Wedding of Juan Carlos and Princess Sophia Prince Juan Carlos of Spain married Greek Princess Sophia in Athens, a significant royal event that would later have profound implications for Spanish history, as Juan Carlos would become King of Spain.
• Milovan Djilas Sentenced Milovan Djilas, a former vice-president of Yugoslavia, received an additional sentence for publishing 'Conversations with Stalin', a critical work that challenged the communist regime's narrative.
• St. Martin de Porres Canonized Pope John XXIII canonized St. Martin de Porres, a Peruvian lay brother known for his charitable works and as a symbol of racial integration in the Catholic Church.
• Mary Lena Faulk Wins LPGA Tournament Mary Lena Faulk won the LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Tournament, contributing to the growing recognition of women's professional golf in the early 1960s.
• Neil Foster: English Cricket Player Neil Foster, an English right-arm fast-medium bowler, was noted in cricket records for this date.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from May. 06, 1962

Newspapers from May. 06, 1962

May 06, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 126th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1962 can also be written as 5/6/1962 in the US and as 6/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1962 in May 1962 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1962:

• Paolo Persichetti

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on May 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
2. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
3. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
4. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
5. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
2. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
3. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
4. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
5. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
2. Ketty Lester - Love Letters
3. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:55 am and setting at 10:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 1962

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Someone born on May 06, 1962 is:

63 years and 17 days old,

or 756 months and 17 days old,

or 3289 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23028 days old,

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

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 6th 2026.

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

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

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