What happened on Monday July 09, 1962?

Here's what happened on July 09, 1962:

• Starfish Prime Nuclear Test in Space The United States conducted a high-altitude nuclear test at orbital altitudes, demonstrating the potential destructive capabilities of nuclear weapons in space. The test revealed significant electromagnetic pulse (EMP) effects and raised critical concerns about space infrastructure vulnerability.
• Starfish Prime Nuclear Test Impact Analysis The United States conducted the Starfish Prime nuclear test in space, revealing unprecedented electromagnetic pulse effects. This groundbreaking event significantly influenced future research on space defense capabilities and potential nuclear warfare strategies.
• Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans Exhibition Andy Warhol debuts his iconic Campbell's Soup Cans exhibition at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles, marking a pivotal moment in pop art history and challenging traditional artistic representation of consumer culture.
• NASA Airglow Discovery NASA scientists confirmed the 'airglow' phenomenon reported by astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter. Using a photometer during a mission in May, they measured this atmospheric layer responsible for much of the night sky's illumination, advancing scientific understanding of Earth's atmospheric properties.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jul. 09, 1962

Newspapers from Jul. 09, 1962

July 09, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 190th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 09, 1962 can also be written as 7/9/1962 in the US and as 9/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

July 09, 1962 in July 1962 calendar

Famous people born on July 09, 1962:

• Jordan Belfort

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Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on July 9th

Famous people died on July 09, 1962:

• Georges Bataille

  French philosopher, novelist, and poet (b. 1897).

• Max Leopold Wagner

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on July 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 09, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
2. David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper
3. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
4. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
5. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 09, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 09, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Joe Henderson - Snap Your Fingers
3. Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
4. Sam Cooke - Having A Party
5. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 9th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 09, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 09, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:49 pm and setting at 12:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on July 09, 1962

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Someone born on July 09, 1962 is:

62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 5 days old,

or 3279 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22955 days old,

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

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 9th 2025.

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

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

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