Wednesday December 12, 1962: on this day

December 12, 1962 was the 346th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 12, 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 December 12, 1962, who was born and died on December 12, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons), movies (e.g. The Trial, directed by Orson Welles), TV series (e.g. Make A Wish) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1962?


December 12, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 346th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1962 can also be written as 12/12/1962 in the US and as 12/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

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December 12, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1962:

  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.

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December 12, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 12, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 12, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:59 pm and setting at 09:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1963.

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Who was born on December 12, 1962?


Famous people born on December 12, 1962:

  • Tracy Austin

    American national jr.

  • Peter Bergen

    Renowned journalist known for his coverage of terrorism and national security.

  • Placido Polanco

    Acclaimed visual artist known for his unique style.

  • Arturo Barrios

    Mexican-american runner.

  • Mike Golic

    American football player and radio host.

  • Ray Brown

    Nfl guard (washington redskins and sf 49ers).

  • Holly Gagnier in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actress ("one life to live").

  • Tracy Austin in Rolling Hills

    California, usa; tennis professional (us open 1979, 1981).

  • Ulrike Tillmann

    German mathematician, academic.

  • Ben Browder

    Actor.

  • Max Raabe
  • Luis Gnecco
  • Spyros Kastanas
  • Federico Ramiro
  • Maurizio Rossi

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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December 12, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 4 months old,

or 736 months and 7 days old,

or 3201 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22409 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 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 December 12, 1962?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 12, 1962.

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December 12, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1962:

  • Sid Saylor

    Actor (wally waterfront), dies in 67.

  • Pagu
  • Felix Aderca
  • Ekaterina Vasil'evna Gel'cer

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1962:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1962:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1962 was Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 12, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Big Girls Don't Cry
  2. - Return To Sender
  3. - Bobby's Girl
  4. - Limbo Rock
  5. - Telstar

December 12, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 12, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Return To Sender
  2. - Lovesick Blues
  3. - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
  4. - Dance With The Guitar Man
  5. - Sun Arise

December 12, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1962 was You Are My Sunshine by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 12, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Are My Sunshine
  2. - Release Me
  3. - Limbo Rock
  4. - Hotel Happiness
  5. - Big Girls Don't Cry

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December 12, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Trial

The Trial

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Arnoldo Foà, Jess Hahn, Billy Kearns

Country: United States of America

Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia

Release year: 1962

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins

Country: United States of America

The Treasure of the Silver Lake

The Treasure of the Silver Lake

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Harald Reinl

Starring: Pierre Brice, Lex Barker, Herbert Lom, Götz George

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Abrar Alvi

Starring: Meena Kumari, Guru Dutt, Rehman, Waheeda Rehman

Billy Rose's Jumbo

Billy Rose's Jumbo

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Charles Walters

Starring: Doris Day, Jimmy Durante, Stephen Boyd, Martha Raye

December 12, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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:

Make a Wish

Make a Wish

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

City Beneath the Sea

City Beneath the Sea

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bud Boetticher

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Carlo Carlei

Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln

Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln

Release year: 1962

McHale's Navy

McHale's Navy

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bryan Spicer

Country: United States of America

December 12, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 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 December 12, 1962?

On December 12, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1962?

On December 12, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1962?

On December 12, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. 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 December 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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 December 1962?

December 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1962 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 12, 1962