What happened on Monday December 10, 1962?

Here's what happened on December 10, 1962:

• First Successful Planetary Data Transmission The U.S. spacecraft Mariner 2 successfully flew by Venus and became the first space probe to transmit scientific data from another planet, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and planetary research.
• Lawrence of Arabia Film Premiere David Lean's epic historical drama 'Lawrence of Arabia' premiered in London, featuring an all-star cast including Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, and Anthony Quinn. The film would go on to become a cinematic masterpiece and win multiple Academy Awards.
• West German Coalition Government Formation A coalition government was formed in West Germany, uniting the Christian Democrats, Christian Socialists, and Free Democrats, reflecting the complex political landscape of post-war Germany.
• Mona Lisa Insurance Valuation The iconic Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci was assessed at a record-breaking US$100 million for insurance purposes before touring the United States. The Louvre museum opted to invest in enhanced security instead of paying the insurance premium.
• Last Execution by Hanging in Canada Canada conducted its final execution by hanging, marking the end of a significant era in the country's criminal justice system and signaling a shift towards more progressive penal practices.
• Malaysia Agreement Signed The Malaysia Agreement was signed, laying the groundwork for the creation of the Malaysian Federation in 1963, a pivotal moment in the region's political development.
• Hunters Point Jitney Service Ends The Hunters Point jitney service in San Francisco concluded after 50 years of operation, representing a transition in local transportation infrastructure.

Events in 1962

December 10, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 10, 1962

Newspapers from Dec. 10, 1962

December 10, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 344th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1962 can also be written as 12/10/1962 in the US and as 10/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

Famous people born on December 10, 1962:

• Felicity Huffman

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• Rakhat Aliyev

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• Cássia Eller
• Roberto Burioni
• Masakazu Katsura
• Alberto Bagnai
• Charles Matthau
• John de Wolf
• Scott Capurro

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on December 10th

December 10, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 1962 was Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
2. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
3. Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl
4. Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
5. The Tornadoes - Telstar

December 10, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 10, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
2. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
3. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
4. Duane Eddy - Dance With The Guitar Man
5. Rolf Harris - Sun Arise

December 10, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 10, 1962 was You Are My Sunshine by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Ray Charles - You Are My Sunshine
2. "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
3. Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
4. Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness
5. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 10, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 10, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 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 December 10, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:15 pm and setting at 07:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on December 10, 1962

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Someone born on December 10, 1962 is:

62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 3 days old,

or 3257 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22800 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 1962?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 10, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 10, 1962.

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