What happened on Saturday February 10, 1962?

Here's what happened on February 10, 1962:

• Cold War Spy Exchange: Powers for Abel During the height of the Cold War, the United States and Soviet Union conducted a high-profile prisoner exchange. American U2 spy-plane pilot Gary Powers, who was shot down over Soviet territory in 1960, was swapped for captured Soviet spy Rudolf Abel. This exchange symbolized the complex diplomatic negotiations and espionage tensions between the two superpowers.
• Jim Beatty Sets Indoor Mile Record American athlete Jim Beatty achieved a remarkable athletic milestone by setting a new American indoor mile record with a time of 3:58.9 at a track event in Los Angeles, California. This performance highlighted the competitive nature of mid-20th century track and field athletics.
• Birth of Boxer Bobby Czyz Bobby Czyz, a professional boxer, was born in Orange, New Jersey. Throughout his career, Czyz would become a notable figure in the boxing world, representing the competitive spirit of American professional sports in the late 20th century.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Feb. 10, 1962

Newspapers from Feb. 10, 1962

February 10, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 41st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 10, 1962 can also be written as 2/10/1962 in the US and as 10/2/1962 in UK and Europe.

February 10, 1962 in February 1962 calendar

Famous people born on February 10, 1962:

• Cliff Burton

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• Piero Pelù

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Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on February 10th

Famous people died on February 10, 1962:

• Matthew Boulton
• Władysław Broniewski
• René Fauchois
• John J. Mescall
• Eduard von Steiger

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on February 10th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 10, 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 10, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 10, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 10, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:34 am and setting at 12:15 am.

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 10, 1962

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Someone born on February 10, 1962 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 4 days old,

or 3300 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23104 days old,

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

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 10th 2026.

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

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

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