What happened on Thursday October 11, 1962?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1962:

• Second Vatican Council Convenes Pope John XXIII convenes the 21st ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church, marking a significant moment of modernization and reform in the Catholic Church. This historic council would bring unprecedented changes to Catholic liturgy, theology, and global church practices.
• Columbus Day Storm Devastates Pacific Northwest A catastrophic windstorm strikes the U.S. Pacific Northwest with unprecedented wind gusts reaching up to 170 mph (270 km/h). The storm results in 46 fatalities, destroys approximately 11 billion board feet of timber, and causes $230 million in damages, making it one of the most destructive weather events in the region's history.
• Charles Mingus' Infamous Town Hall Concert Jazz bassist and composer Charles Mingus performs a notoriously disastrous concert at Town Hall in New York City, an event that would become a low point in his otherwise illustrious musical career. The performance highlighted the complex and unpredictable nature of avant-garde jazz in the early 1960s.
• Gabor Sister on Merv Griffin Show A Gabor sister makes her first appearance on the Merv Griffin Show, contributing to the family's growing media presence and celebrity status during the early 1960s.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Oct. 11, 1962

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 1962

October 11, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 284th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1962 can also be written as 10/11/1962 in the US and as 11/10/1962 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1962 in October 1962 calendar

Famous people born on October 11, 1962:

• Joan Cusack

  Acclaimed American comedian and actress known for her versatile roles in comedy films and two Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actress.

• Anne Enright

  Renowned Irish author and scholar who has made significant contributions to contemporary literature.

• Tazz (wrestler)

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on October 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
2. Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
3. Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
4. Chris Montez - Let's Dance
5. Frank Ifield - I Remember You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. The Tornados - Telstar
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Tommy Roe - Sheila
4. Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
5. Elvis Presley - She's Not You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 1962 was Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
2. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
3. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
4. Brook Benton - Lie To Me
5. The Contours - Do You Love Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 11, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:42 pm and setting at 05:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on October 11, 1962

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Someone born on October 11, 1962 is:

62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 12 days old,

or 3262 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22840 days old,

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

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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

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

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