Thursday January 11, 1962: on this day

January 11, 1962 was the 11th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 11, 1962, who was born and died on January 11, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 11, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Twist by Chubby Checker), movies (e.g. My Geisha, directed by Jack Cardiff), TV series (e.g. Bonsoir) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 11th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 11, 1962?


January 11, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 11th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 1962 can also be written as 1/11/1962 in the US and as 11/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

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January 11, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 11, 1962:

  • Volcano huascaran in peru, erupts; 4,000 die
  • An avalanche on huascarán in peru causes around 4,000 deaths.
  • Cold war: while tied to its pier in polyarny, the soviet submarine b-37 is destroyed when fire breaks out in its torpedo compartment.

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January 11, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 11, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 11, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 11th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 11, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 11, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 11, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:52 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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Who was born on January 11, 1962?


Famous people born on January 11, 1962:

  • David Benson

    British actor, comedian, impersonator, and award-winning writer.

  • Kim Coles

    Brooklyn, new york -- actress.

  • Susan Lindauer

    American peace activist and arrested spy.

  • Brian Moore

    At 59, a writer (catholics) dies from heart failure.

  • Chris Bryant

    Welsh politician, minister of state for europe.

  • Steve Hislop

    Scottish motorcycle racer, who won at the isle of man tt 11 times and won the british 250cc championship (1990), and british superbike...

  • Donn Pall in Evergreen Park

    Illinois, usa; pitcher (philadelphia phillies and florida marlins).

  • Donn Pall

    Evergreen park, illinois -- pitcher, philadelphia phillies, florida marlins.

  • Kim Coles in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

  • Sylvie Drapeau

Whose famous birthday is on January 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 11th:

  • Mary J. Blige
    Mary J. Blige

    Mary j. blige is a grammy award-winning musician known for her soulful voice and blending of r&b, hip-hop, and gospel influences.

  • Jacqueline Maillan
    Jacqueline Maillan

    Jacqueline maillan was a renowned french comedian and singer known for her exceptional talent in comedic performances and her contributions...

  • Albert Dupontel
    Albert Dupontel

    He was a french actor and film director.

  • Naomi Judd
    Naomi Judd

    American country-western singer wynonna, a member of the famed duo "the judds", is now known as wynonna.

  • Rod Taylor
    Rod Taylor

    Australian-american actor and screenwriter (d. 2015).

  • Jason Connery
    Jason Connery

    British-born hollywood actor, and noted family, the child of well-known actors, sean connery, a scottish-born actor, and diane cilento, an...

  • Rockmond Dunbar
    Rockmond Dunbar

    American actor.

  • Lionel Stander
    Lionel Stander

    At 86, hart to hart, a us actor on the blacklist (hart to hart) dies.

  • Darren Lynn Bousman
    Darren Lynn Bousman

    American film director.

  • Christine Kaufmann
    Christine Kaufmann

    Austrian-born german actress.

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January 11, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 12 days old,

or 3249 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22748 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 11, 1962?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 11th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 11, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 11, 1962.

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January 11, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 11th?

Famous deaths on January 11th:

  • Anita Ekberg
    Anita Ekberg

    Swedish actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Mariangela Melato
    Mariangela Melato

    Milan, italy -- actress.

  • Beulah Bondi
    Beulah Bondi

    Beulah Bondi was a renowned American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

  • Michael Williams
    Michael Williams

    English actor (born 1935).

  • David Margulies
    David Margulies

    American actor (d. 2016).

  • Sheldon Leonard
    Sheldon Leonard

    Producer/director (dick van dyke) dies at 89.

  • John Bradley
    John Bradley

    At the age of 70, raised the us flag at iwo jima.

  • Thomas Hardy

    British writer and architect, hardy is also a poet and one the greatest late victorian novelists in england.

  • Areal Sharon

    Israeli Prime Minister known for his strong stance on security.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 11th

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January 11, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 11, 1962:

  • Morocco - The Independence manifesto day.
  • Japan - Kagami-Biraki (Rice Cakes Festival).
  • Feast of the Baptism of Jesus.
  • Roman Empire - First day of Carmentalia in honor of Carmenta.
  • Nepal - Unity Day.
  • Albania - Republic Day (1946).
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January 11, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 11, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 8th and January 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 11, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 1962 was The Twist by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 11, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Twist
  2. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  3. - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
  4. - Can't Help Falling In Love
  5. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

January 11, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 11, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 11, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Stranger On The Shore
  3. - Let There Be Drums
  4. - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
  5. - Moon River

January 11, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 11, 1962 was Unchain My Heart by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 11, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Unchain My Heart
  2. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
  3. - Please Mr. Postman
  4. - The Twist
  5. - Poor Fool

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January 11, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 11, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

My Geisha

My Geisha

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Yves Montand, Edward G. Robinson, Robert Cummings

Tender Is the Night

Tender Is the Night

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Jennifer Jones, Jason Robards, Joan Fontaine, Tom Ewell

West Side Story

West Side Story

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

El Cid

El Cid

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page

Country: United States of America

The Mask

The Mask

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Julian Roffman

Starring: Paul Stevens, Claudette Nevins, Bill Walker, Anne Collings

January 11, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

Release year: 1961

Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diver Dan

Diver Dan

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Various

January 11, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 11, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart

The Ivy Tree

By:

Mary Grey had travelled from Canada to Northumberland, the country of her forebears. The shout broke the silence as she enjoyed the orderly, sparse beauty of England's northern fallss.

I Met A Lady by Howard Spring

I Met A Lady

By:

Howard Spring wrote about his life as George Ledra in this reprint. The novel spans the two World Wars.

Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter

Chairman Of The Bored

By:

First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

By:

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 …

Picasso'S Picassos by David Douglas Duncan

Picasso'S Picassos

By:

Pablo Picasso and Lump, his beloved dog who was immortalized in many of Picasso’s most renowned works of art, a little-known tale.

January 11, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 11, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on January 11, 1962?

On January 11, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 11, 1962?

On January 11, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 11, 1962?

On January 11, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 11th?

January 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of January. 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 January 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - A car bomb explosion outside al-qaim's public market left 25 iraqis injured and two iraqis dead. the attack is believed to have been orchestrated by the islamic state.
  • 2018 - Conflict between israel and palestine: two 16-year old palestinians are killed in clashes with israeli forces.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a bombing in kandahar has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, including five diplomats from the uae.

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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 January 1962?

January 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1962 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 11, 1962