What happened on Wednesday January 10, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 10, 1962:

• NASA Announces Saturn V Moon Rocket Development NASA officially announced plans to build the C-5 rocket booster, which would later become the iconic Saturn V rocket. This rocket would become the primary launch vehicle for all Apollo moon missions, playing a crucial role in the United States' space exploration efforts during the 1960s and early 1970s.
• Mount Huascaran Disaster in Peru A catastrophic natural disaster struck the Andes in Peru, with volcanic eruptions and subsequent avalanches devastating the region. The event destroyed seven villages and resulted in approximately 3,500 fatalities, marking one of the most significant geological tragedies in Peru's modern history.
• John W. McCormack Elected House Speaker The U.S. House of Representatives elected John W. McCormack of Massachusetts as the 53rd Speaker of the House, succeeding Sam Rayburn. McCormack, who had previously served as Majority Leader, would play a significant role in congressional leadership during the early 1960s.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jan. 10, 1962

Newspapers from Jan. 10, 1962

January 10, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 10th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 10, 1962 can also be written as 1/10/1962 in the US and as 10/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 10, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

Famous people died on January 10, 1962:

• Italo Bonardi
• Cipriano Efisio Oppo
• Giorgio Oprandi

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on January 10th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 10, 1962 was The Twist by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 10, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Mr Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Sandy Nelson - Let There Be Drums
4. Neil Sedaka - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
5. Danny Williams - Moon River

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 10, 1962 was Unchain My Heart by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Unchain My Heart
2. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
3. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Poor Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 10th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 10, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 11:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on January 10, 1962

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Someone born on January 10, 1962 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 13 days old,

or 3302 weeks

or 23114 days old,

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

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 10th 2026.

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

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

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