What happened on Friday February 09, 1962?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1962:

• Jamaica Gains Independence Jamaica officially became an independent nation within the Commonwealth of Nations, marking the end of British colonial rule and establishing itself as a sovereign state in the Caribbean.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing program during the height of the nuclear arms race.
• Taiwan Stock Exchange Launches Trading The Taiwan Stock Exchange commenced operations, initially offering shares of 18 companies for public trading, signaling a significant moment in Taiwan's financial market development.

Events in 1962

February 09, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1962

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1962

February 09, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 40th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1962 can also be written as 2/9/1962 in the US and as 9/2/1962 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1962 in February 1962 calendar

Famous people born on February 09, 1962:

• Anik Bissonnette

  Renowned French-Canadian ballet dancer who performed with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, a prestigious dance company known for its innovative...

• Marco Berriel

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on February 9th

Famous people died on February 09, 1962:

• John Bartholomew
• Glen Cavender

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on February 9th

February 09, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 1962 was Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
2. Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) - Duke Of Earl
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

February 09, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
3. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
4. Eden Kane - Forget Me Not
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

February 09, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 1962 was I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) by Barbara George, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
2. Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
4. Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 09, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 February 09, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 09:59 am and setting at 11:08 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 1962

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Someone born on February 09, 1962 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 5 days old,

or 3300 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23105 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1962?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 09, 1962.

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