What happened on Thursday December 13, 1962?

Here's what happened on December 13, 1962:

• Relay 1 Communication Satellite Launch NASA successfully launched Relay 1, a groundbreaking active repeater communications satellite that marked a significant milestone in satellite communication technology. This satellite represented an important step in global telecommunications infrastructure, enabling more advanced long-distance communication capabilities.
• George Wright Murder Case and Fugitive Saga George Wright was indicted for murder on this date, subsequently found guilty, and sentenced to 30 years in prison. In a dramatic turn of events, he escaped in 1970, hijacked a plane in 1972, and remained a fugitive for nearly four decades until his capture on September 28, 2011. His case highlights complex issues of criminal justice and long-term fugitive tracking.
• West German Cabinet Reshuffle Siegfried Balke was dismissed from his cabinet position as West Germany's Minister for Nuclear Energy. This dismissal was part of a broader political reshuffle triggered by the controversial Spiegel affair, which exposed tensions within the West German government and raised questions about press freedom and political accountability.

Events in 1962

December 13, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 13, 1962

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 1962

December 13, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 347th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1962 can also be written as 12/13/1962 in the US and as 13/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

Famous people born on December 13, 1962:

• Rex Ryan

  Prominent American football coach known for his tenure with the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills, recognized for his bold personality and...

• Jamie Raskin
• David A. Goodman
• Ken'ichi Sonoda
• Luca Morino

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on December 13th

Famous people died on December 13, 1962:

• Harry Barris

  American singer-songwriter and pianist (b. 1905).

• Ahmad Nami

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on December 13th

December 13, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1962 was Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
2. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
3. Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl
4. Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
5. The Tornadoes - Telstar

December 13, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
2. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
3. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
4. Duane Eddy - Dance With The Guitar Man
5. Rolf Harris - Sun Arise

December 13, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1962 was You Are My Sunshine by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Ray Charles - You Are My Sunshine
2. "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
3. Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
4. Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness
5. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

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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 13, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 06:58 pm and setting at 09:57 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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Someone born on December 13, 1962 is:

62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 1 day old,

or 3256 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22798 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1962?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 13, 1962.

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