What happened on Saturday January 13, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 13, 1962:

• Jackie Kennedy's White House Television Tour First Lady Jackie Kennedy collaborated with CBS News television crew, led by Charles Collingwood, to provide an unprecedented televised tour of the White House. This groundbreaking broadcast offered the American public an intimate glimpse into the presidential residence, showcasing its historical significance and architectural beauty. The program, titled 'A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy', was broadcast on CBS and NBC on February 14, marking a significant moment in media and presidential communication.
• Wilt Chamberlain's NBA Record Performance Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors set an extraordinary NBA record by scoring 73 points in a single game against the Chicago Bulls, demonstrating his exceptional athletic prowess and establishing a milestone in professional basketball history.
• Albania Aligns with China Albania officially established a strategic alliance with the People's Republic of China, signaling a significant geopolitical shift during the Cold War era and reflecting the complex diplomatic relationships of the time.
• Chubby Checker's 'The Twist' Resurges Chubby Checker's iconic song 'The Twist' returned to the #1 position in the music charts, two years after its initial success. This resurgence is credited with reigniting the Twist dance craze, demonstrating the song's enduring cultural impact and Checker's significant influence on 1960s popular music and dance.
• Do Re Mi Broadway Closure The musical 'Do Re Mi' concluded its run at the St. James Theater in New York City after an impressive 400 performances, marking a successful Broadway production of the early 1960s.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jan. 13, 1962

Newspapers from Jan. 13, 1962

January 13, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 13th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 1962 can also be written as 1/13/1962 in the US and as 13/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

Famous people born on January 13, 1962:

• Trace Adkins

  Prominent American country music singer-songwriter known for his deep baritone voice and numerous hit songs.

• Marco Berti

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on January 13th

Famous people died on January 13, 1962:

• Ernie Kovacs

  Pioneering television comedian known for his innovative and surreal comedy style, tragically killed in a car accident in West Los Angeles at...

• Edgar J. Goodspeed

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on January 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 1962 was The Twist by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Chubby Checker - The Twist
2. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
3. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
4. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 13, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Mr Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Sandy Nelson - Let There Be Drums
4. Neil Sedaka - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
5. Danny Williams - Moon River

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 1962 was Unchain My Heart by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Unchain My Heart
2. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
3. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Poor Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 13, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 13, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:58 am and setting at 01:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Someone born on January 13, 1962 is:

63 years 4 months old,

or 760 months and 1 day old,

or 3304 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23132 days old,

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

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 13th 2026.

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

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

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