What happened on Saturday May 12, 1962?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1962:

• End of Berlin Blockade The Soviet Union officially ended the Berlin Blockade, though the Allied airlift continued until September 30, symbolizing the complex geopolitical tensions of the early Cold War period.
• Douglas MacArthur's Farewell Speech General Douglas MacArthur delivered his famous 'Duty, Honor, Country' valedictory speech at the United States Military Academy, providing a powerful reflection on military service and national values.
• US Nuclear Test at Christmas Island The United States conducted an atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.
• Philippine Independence Day Shifted President Diosdado Macapagal moved the Philippine Independence Day celebration from July 4 to June 12, reclaiming the historical date of the country's declaration of independence from Spanish colonial rule.
• Grevelingendam Construction Completed The Grevelingendam, a significant hydraulic engineering project in the Netherlands, was closed, marking an important milestone in the country's water management and flood control infrastructure.

Events in 1962

May 12, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 12, 1962

Newspapers from May. 12, 1962

May 12, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1962 can also be written as 5/12/1962 in the US and as 12/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1962 in May 1962 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1962:

• Emilio Estevez

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• Brett Gurewitz

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• Marco Lanzetta
• Gregory Harold Johnson

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on May 12th

Famous people died on May 12, 1962:

• Dick Calkins
• Giulio Cotronei
• Pedro Pablo Ramírez

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on May 12th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 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 12, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 01:23 pm and setting at 03:01 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 12, 1962

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Someone born on May 12, 1962 is:

63 years and 2 days old,

or 756 months and 2 days old,

or 3287 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23013 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1962?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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

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

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