What happened on Thursday June 07, 1962?

Here's what happened on June 07, 1962:

• NASA X-15 High-Altitude Flight NASA civilian test pilot Joseph A. Walker achieved a remarkable milestone by piloting the experimental X-15 aircraft to an altitude of 31,580 meters (103,700 feet), pushing the boundaries of high-altitude aerospace research and contributing to the advancement of aerospace technology during the early Space Race era.
• OAS Destroys University of Algiers Library During the Algerian War of Independence, the Organisation Armée Secrète (OAS), a far-right paramilitary organization, deliberately set fire to the University of Algiers library, resulting in the catastrophic destruction of approximately 500,000 books. This act was a deliberate attempt to erase cultural and intellectual heritage during the tumultuous period of Algerian decolonization.
• Execution of Croatian and Algerian Soldiers Albert Dovecar, a 24-year-old Croatian soldier, and Claude Piegts, a 28-year-old Algerian pied-noir, were executed by firing squad at Fort du Trou, reflecting the brutal and complex human cost of the Algerian War of Independence.

Events in 1962

June 07, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 07, 1962

Newspapers from Jun. 07, 1962

June 07, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 158th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 07, 1962 can also be written as 6/7/1962 in the US and as 7/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

June 07, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

Famous people born on June 07, 1962:

• Lance Reddick

  Acclaimed American actor known for roles in 'The Wire', 'John Wick' series, and 'Destiny' video game franchise.

• Thierry Hazard

  French singer and songwriter known for his contributions to the French music scene.

• Giuseppe Brindisi

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on June 7th

Famous people died on June 07, 1962:

• Andrés Ignacio Menéndez
• Joe Profaci

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on June 7th

June 07, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 07, 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 07, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 07, 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 07, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 07, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 07, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 07, 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 07, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:13 am and setting at 12:30 am.

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 07, 1962

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Someone born on June 07, 1962 is:

62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 28 days old,

or 3282 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22978 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 07, 1962?

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 07, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 07, 1962.

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