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April 11, 1962 was the 101st day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 11, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 11, 1962, who was born and died on April 11, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 11, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares), movies (e.g. The Counterfeit Traitor, directed by George Seaton), TV series (e.g. Brothers In Law) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 11th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 11, 1962?
- April 11, 1962: What happened on that day?
- April 11, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 11, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 11, 1962?
- April 11, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 11, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- April 11, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 11, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- April 11, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 11, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 11, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 11, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 11, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 11, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on April 11, 1962?
What day of the week was April 11, 1962?
April 11, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 101st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 11, 1962 can also be written as 4/11/1962 in the US and as 11/4/1962 in UK and Europe.
April 11, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 11, 1962:
- New york mets make a losing debut.
April 11, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 11, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 11th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 11, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 11, 1962 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:48 am and setting at 01:39 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.
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Who was born on April 11, 1962?
Famous people born on April 11, 1962:
- Mark Lawson
British journalist and broadcaster known for his work on arts and culture.
- Franck Ducheix
French fencer.
- Dani Shapiro
Author.
- Barb Hindley
Astrology student for over 20 years.
- Vincent Gallo
American actor.
- Terry Hoage
Nfl wide receiver (arizona cardinals).
- Rafael del Villar
Whose famous birthday is on April 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 11th:
![Jeremy Clarkson]()
Jeremy ClarksonJeremy clarkson is a british journalist known for co-presenting the popular tv show top gear.
![Vincent Gallo]()
Vincent GalloAmerican actor, director, and musician, known for his controversial and avant-garde work.
![Lisa Stansfield]()
Lisa StansfieldBlue zone is an english singer-songwriter/actress.
![Joel Grey]()
Joel GreyAmerican actor, comedian, and dancer.
![Natacha Régnier]()
Natacha RégnierBelgian actress.
![Bill Irwin]()
Bill IrwinAmerican actor, choreographer, clown and mime, who combined his talents in creating characters for comedy skits.
![Kelli Garner]()
Kelli GarnerAmerican actress.
![Morgan Lily]()
Morgan LilyAmerican actress.
![David Banner]()
David BannerDavid banner is a rapper known for his hit single 'like a pimp' and for his activism in social and political issues.
![AJ Michalka]()
AJ MichalkaAj michalka is a musician known for her work as one half of the musical duo aly & aj.
April 11, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years and 9 days old,
or 744 months and 9 days old,
or 3236 weeks and 3 days old,
or 22655 days old,
if you were born on April 11, 1962.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 11, 1962?
There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 11th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 11, 1962.
April 11, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 11, 1962:
- Ukichiro Nakaya
Japanese physicist and academic (b. 1900).
- George Poage
American hurdler and sprinter (d. 1962).
- Florián Rey
What famous deaths happened on April 11th?
Famous deaths on April 11th:
![Jonathan Winters]()
Jonathan WintersAmerican comedian and master of mimicry.
![Harry Secombe]()
Harry SecombeBritish entertainer, known as the "nicest man in british showbiz.
![Cathy O'Donnell]()
Cathy O'DonnellAmerican actress (born in 1923).
![Kent Taylor]()
Kent TaylorActor (boston blackie rough riders), died at 79.
- Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut was an American novelist, essayist, and playwright known for his satirical literary style and his anti-war views.
- Maurice Hilleman
Maurice Hilleman was an American microbiologist who developed over 40 vaccines, including those for measles, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis...
- Kypton Vonnegut
Kypton Vonnegut was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, celebrated for his satirical and darkly humorous works.
- Llewelyn Llywelyn
Medieval Welsh prince who was the last sovereign prince of Wales before its conquest by Edward I of England.
- Hiliary Koprowski
Renowned virologist known for his work on developing the first successful live polio vaccine.
- Novi Levi
Novi Levi was an Italian essayist and Holocaust survivor whose writings examined the human experience and moral dilemmas.
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April 11, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 11, 1962:
- Juan Santamarfa Day, anniversary of his death in the Battle of Rivas (State holiday in Costa Rica).
- The Feast Day of Martyr Antipas in the Greek Orthodox Church.
Saints celebrated on April 11, 1962:
- Saint Stanislas
- Saint Godeberta
- Saint Gemma of Lucca
- Saint Danidl of Grimbergen
April 11, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 11, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 9th and April 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 11, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1962 was Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.
April 11, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Ketty Lester - Love Letters
April 11, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.
April 11, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
- Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
- Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
April 11, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1962 was Soul Twist by King Curtis And The Noble Knights, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.
April 11, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'
- Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me
April 11, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 11, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Counterfeit Traitor
Release year: 1962
Directed by: George Seaton
Starring: William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz
The Horizontal Lieutenant
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Starring: Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus
Eegah
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Arch Hall Sr.
Starring: Arch Hall Jr., Marilyn Manning, Richard Kiel, Arch Hall Sr.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Release year: 1962
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: James Stewart, John Wayne, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin
Country: United States of America
Cape Fear
Release year: 1962
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Starring: Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Lori Martin
Country: United States of America
April 11, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 11, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Brothers in Law
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roy Boulting
Benny Hill
Release year: 1962
Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Space Angel
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Dick Darley
On the Road
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Walter Salles
April 11, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 11, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Before I Sleep
By: James Monahan
Prince Souphan of Laos arrived in Lambert Field on November 30, 1959 to a proper St. Louis reception, led by the deputy mayor and head of the board.
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
By: Gayelord Hauser
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser
Captain Newman, M.D.
By: Leo Calvin Rosten
Captain Newman M.D. Captain Newman, M.D. invites you to do rounds on the ward at an Army psychiatric Hospital where wounded veterans have lost touch and forgotten about civilian life.
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
April 11, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 11, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on April 11, 1962?
On April 11, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 11, 1962?
On April 11, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 11, 1962?
On April 11, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 11th?
April 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on April 11th, such as:
- 2019 - The sudanese army surrounds the capital khartoum's presidential palace and takes control of state media buildings. this is amid protests against president omar al-bashir. a number of senior ministers, including abdel rahim mohammed hussein, were reportedly detained.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: royal saudi air defense intercepts an ballistic missile from yemen that was fired over riyadh, saudi arabia. this caused panic among residents. houthis claim they launched several burkan-2 missiles against targets in saudi arabia including oil facilities owned by saudi aramco. two qasef-1 drones operated by houthis were also shot down by saudi air defenses close to the border.
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria, syrian civil war: according to russia's defence ministry, two soldiers were killed in a mortar attack in syria. another soldier was injured. the ministry didn't specify the date or location of the attack. (radio free europe/radio liberty). 18 members of syria's democratic forces were mistakenly killed by an airstrike led by the us in an attempt to kill isis soldiers.
What happened in 1962?
1962 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
- 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
- Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome
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What was the calendar for April 1962?
April 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
