Saturday October 13, 1962: on this day

October 13, 1962 was the 286th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 13, 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 October 13, 1962, who was born and died on October 13, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 13, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sherry by The 4 Seasons), movies (e.g. Requiem for a Heavyweight, directed by Ralph Nelson), TV series (e.g. Mchale'S Navy) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 13th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 13, 1962?


October 13, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 286th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1962 can also be written as 10/13/1962 in the US and as 13/10/1962 in UK and Europe.

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October 13, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 13, 1962:

  • At the riverside international raceway in california, the los angeles times three-hour invitational grand prix race is held. 1963 model production corvettes make their racing debut, as does the ford-powered cobra. finishing 1st overall is the mickey thompson #119 black corvette z06, driven by doug hooper. he averages 84-mph over the 250-mile course. the 260-ci cobra leads by about one mile after one hour of racing when its rear suspension fails.
  • The pacific northwest experiences a cyclone the equal of a cat 3 hurricane. winds measured above 150 mph at several locations; 46 people died.
  • The pacific northwest experiences a cyclone the equal of a category 3 hurricane, with winds above 150 mph. forty-six people die.

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October 13, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 13th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 13, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 13, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:53 pm and setting at 08:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1962.

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Who was born on October 13, 1962?


Famous people born on October 13, 1962:

  • Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston

    Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.

  • Jerry Rice

    Legendary NFL wide receiver known for his exceptional skills and records.

  • Valérie Létard

    French politician and secretary of state for solidarity, in the government franassois fillon between june 2007 and 14 november 2010.

  • Jalan Rice

    Former NFL wide receiver who set numerous records during his career.

  • T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh

    American actress and author.

  • T'Keyah Keymáh

    American actor and author.

  • Kelly Preston in Hawaii

    Usa; actress (mischief, twins, a tiger's tale).

  • Michèle Tabarot
  • Harry Cody
  • Michael Good
  • Marcelo Ingaramo
  • Thierry Magnaldi
  • Margareth Menezes
  • Marcelo Medina

Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:

  • Sacha Baron Cohen
    Sacha Baron Cohen

    Sacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.

  • Margaret Thatcher
    Margaret Thatcher

    British politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.

  • Kate Walsh
    Kate Walsh

    Kate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.

  • Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce

    American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

  • Jerry Jones
    Jerry Jones

    American football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.

  • Pamela Tiffin
    Pamela Tiffin

    American actress.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Philippe Torreton
    Philippe Torreton

    Philippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.

  • John Lone
    John Lone

    Hong kong-american actor.

  • Kiele Sanchez
    Kiele Sanchez

    American actress.

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October 13, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 6 months old,

or 738 months and 6 days old,

or 3209 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22469 days old,

if you were born on October 13, 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 October 13, 1962?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.

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

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

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October 13, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 13, 1962:

  • Elisabetta di Urach

What famous deaths happened on October 13th?

Famous deaths on October 13th:

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Gary Collins
    Gary Collins

    American television host and actor.

  • Bea Benaderet
    Bea Benaderet

    Bea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

  • Barbara Kent
    Barbara Kent

    Canadian-born american actress (b. 1907).

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving

    English actor and manager (b. 1838).

  • Nils Asther
    Nils Asther

    Actor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.

  • Donald Houston
    Donald Houston

    Actor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.

  • Hershey Chocolates

    Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.

  • Bhumibol Adulyadej

    Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

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October 13, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 13, 1962:

  • RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
  • Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
  • French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.

Observances on October 13, 1962:

  • International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
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October 13, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 13, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 13, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 13, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sherry
  2. - Monster Mash
  3. - Ramblin' Rose
  4. - Let's Dance
  5. - I Remember You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 13, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 13, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Telstar
  2. - The Loco-Motion
  3. - Sheila
  4. - It Might As Well Rain Until September
  5. - She's Not You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1962 was Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 13, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 13, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Green Onions
  2. - You Beat Me To The Punch
  3. - Sherry
  4. - Lie To Me
  5. - Do You Love Me

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October 13, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 13, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris

Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett

Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Franz Antel

Starring: Heinz Erhardt, Karin Dor, Harald Juhnke, Ann Smyrner

A Prize of Arms

A Prize of Arms

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Cliff Owen

Starring: Stanley Baker, Helmut Schmid, Tom Bell, John Phillips

Dr. No

Dr. No

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Bernard Lee, Joseph Wiseman

Country: United States of America

Sodom and Gomorrah

Sodom and Gomorrah

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Stewart Granger, Pier Angeli, Stanley Baker, Rossana Podestà

Country: United States of America

October 13, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 13, 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:

McHale's Navy

McHale's Navy

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bryan Spicer

Country: United States of America

The Saint

The Saint

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Phillip Noyce

The Beverly Hillbillies

The Beverly Hillbillies

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Penelope Spheeris

Country: United States of America

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Frank Capra

Country: United States of America

The Andy Williams Show

The Andy Williams Show

Release year: 1962

Starring: Andy Williams

Country: United States of America

October 13, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 13, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

My Life In Court by Louis Nizer

My Life In Court

By:

2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.

Veeck -- As In Wreck by Bill Veeck

Veeck -- As In Wreck

By:

Bill Veeck tells the classic story of his life as an owner of the Cleveland Indians.

Sex And The Single Girl by Helen Gurley Brown

Sex And The Single Girl

By:

1962, 1ST EDITION, 5TH PRINTING BEARRNARAD GEIS ASSOCIATES HARDCOVER WITH ORIGINAL 4.95 PRICE D.J CLEAN PAGES...TIGHT SPINE...CLEAN

Dearly Beloved by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Dearly Beloved

By:

Anne Morrow Lindbergh's bestseller, Dearly Beloved, is set in June. This is a wonderful moment when the "gathered together", not only look at this couple, but also their lives, hopes and fears.

Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck

Travels With Charley

By:

A personal journey through America as told by one its most loved writers. To hear the speech and smell the grass and trees, and to see the sights,

October 13, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 13, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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Who was the US President on October 13, 1962?

On October 13, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1962?

On October 13, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 13, 1962?

On October 13, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 13th?

October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of October. 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 October 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
  • 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
  • 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (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 October 1962?

October 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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