What happened on Friday May 11, 1962?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1962:

• US Deploys Troops to Thailand The United States sent troops to Thailand, likely as part of its Cold War strategy to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. This deployment was consistent with the US policy of containment during the Vietnam War era.
• US Atmospheric Nuclear Test at Christmas Island The United States conducted an atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island, part of the ongoing nuclear weapons testing program during the Cold War era. This test was one of many nuclear tests performed by the US in the Pacific region during the early 1960s, contributing to the escalating nuclear tensions of the time.
• Antonio Segni Becomes President of Italy Antonio Segni was elected as the President of Italy, marking a significant moment in Italian post-war political history. As a prominent Christian Democrat, Segni played a crucial role in Italy's political landscape during the early 1960s.

Events in 1962

May 11, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 11, 1962

Newspapers from May. 11, 1962

May 11, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 131st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1962 can also be written as 5/11/1962 in the US and as 11/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1962 in May 1962 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1962:

• David Fincher

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• Steve Bono

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Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on May 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
2. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
3. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
4. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
5. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
2. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
3. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
4. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
5. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
2. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
3. Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Ketty Lester - Love Letters

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 12:26 pm and setting at 02:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1962

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Someone born on May 11, 1962 is:

63 years and 12 days old,

or 756 months and 12 days old,

or 3289 weeks

or 23023 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1962?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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

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

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