What happened on Friday September 07, 1962?

About September 7th, 1962, in brief:

  • Historical events: Brazil proclaimed its independence from Portugal after three centuries of colonial rule. On this historic day, Pedro I, son of Portuguese King Dom João VI, officially declared Brazil's sovereignty, marking the end of Portuguese colonial control and the beginning of Brazil's journey as an independent nation.
  • Day of the week: September 7th, 1962 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Sheila by Tommy Roe
  • #1 UK song: I Remember You by Frank Ifield
  • Popular movie: Colossus of the Arena directed by Michele Lupo

More about September 7th, 1962? See below for more news and curiosities on September 7th, 1962.

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September 07, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 07, 1962:

  • Brazil Declares Independence from Portugal Brazil proclaimed its independence from Portugal after three centuries of colonial rule. On this historic day, Pedro I, son of Portuguese King Dom João VI, officially declared Brazil's sovereignty, marking the end of Portuguese colonial control and the beginning of Brazil's journey as an independent nation.
  • The Beatles Record 'Love Me Do' The Beatles recorded their first single, 'Love Me Do,' at EMI Studios (now famously known as Abbey Road Studios) in London. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of the band's extraordinary musical journey, which would revolutionize popular music and global culture in the coming decades.
  • Death of Isak Dinesen Isak Dinesen (born Karen Blixen), renowned Danish author famous for works like 'Out of Africa', passed away. She was a significant literary figure known for her memoirs and storytelling that captured the imagination of readers worldwide.
  • Thomas L. Beard, Musician Thomas L. Beard, an American musician and composer, was noted on this date. Limited information is available about his specific contributions or achievements.

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

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What day of the week was September 07, 1962?


September 07, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 250th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 07, 1962 can also be written as 9/7/1962 in the US and as 7/9/1962 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 07, 1962?


Famous people born on September 07, 1962:

  • Jennifer Egan

    Jennifer Egan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist known for her experimental fiction, including the acclaimed novel 'A Visit from the Goon...

  • Chris Christie

    Chris Christie is a prominent American politician who served as the 55th Governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018.

  • Patrick Cohen

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September 07, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 07, 1962:

  • Karen Blixen

    Danish author best known for her book 'Out of Africa'.

  • Graham Walker

    English motorcycle racer and journalist (b. 1897).

  • Gaetano Vigo
  • Eiji Yoshikawa

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September 07, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 07, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 3rd and September 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 07, 1962 was Sheila by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

  1. - Sheila youtube
  2. - You Don't Know Me youtube
  3. - The Loco-Motion youtube
  4. - Ramblin' Rose youtube
  5. - She's Not You youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 07, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

  1. - I Remember You youtube
  2. - She's Not You youtube
  3. - Things youtube
  4. - Roses Are Red (My Love) youtube
  5. - Sealed With A Kiss youtube

September 07, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 07, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

  1. - The Loco-Motion youtube
  2. - You Beat Me To The Punch
  3. - Green Onions
  4. - Party Lights youtube
  5. - You Don't Know Me youtube
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September 07, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 7th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 07, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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September 07, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 07, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 07, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 02:19 pm and setting at 12:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1962.

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How old is someone born on September 07, 1962?


Someone born on September 07, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 30 days old,

or 3274 weeks

or 22918 days old,

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

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 7th 2025.

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

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

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