What happened on Saturday October 13, 1962?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1962:

• Second Vatican Council Begins The Second Vatican Council commences with an impressive opening ceremony. Approximately 2,500 bishops participate in a historic procession through St. Peter's Square and into the Basilica, signaling a significant moment in modern Catholic Church history.
• Devastating Pacific Northwest Cyclone A catastrophic cyclone equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane strikes the Pacific Northwest, with wind speeds exceeding 150 mph. The devastating storm results in 46 fatalities, causing widespread destruction across the region.
• Helen Joseph Under House Arrest Anti-apartheid activist Helen Joseph becomes the first person placed under house arrest under South Africa's new anti-sabotage law, highlighting the oppressive measures of the apartheid regime.
• Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Broadway Premiere Edward Albee's groundbreaking play 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' opens on Broadway, marking a significant moment in American theatrical history.
• Historic Racing Event at Riverside International Raceway The Los Angeles Times Three-Hour Invitational Grand Prix takes place at Riverside International Raceway. This landmark race features the racing debut of 1963 model Corvettes and the Ford-powered Cobra. Mickey Thompson's black Corvette Z06, driven by Doug Hooper, wins first place with an impressive average speed of 84 mph over the 250-mile course.
• T'Keyah Crystal Keymah Birth T'Keyah Crystal Keymah, an American actress and comedian, was born on this date.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1962

Newspapers from Oct. 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.

October 13, 1962 in October 1962 calendar

Famous people born on October 13, 1962:

• Kelly Preston

  Kelly Preston was an accomplished American actress known for her memorable roles in popular films like 'Jerry Maguire' and 'Twins', and was...

• Jerry Rice

  Jerry Rice is widely considered the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, holding numerous records and playing primarily for the San...

• Valérie Létard

  Valérie Létard is a French politician who served as Secretary of State for Solidarity in François Fillon's government from June 2007 to...

• Michèle Tabarot
• Michael Good

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on October 13th

Famous people died on October 13, 1962:

• Elisabetta di Urach

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on October 13th

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.

1. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
2. Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
3. Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
4. Chris Montez - Let's Dance
5. Frank Ifield - 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.

1. The Tornados - Telstar
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Tommy Roe - Sheila
4. Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
5. Elvis Presley - 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 music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
2. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
3. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
4. Brook Benton - Lie To Me
5. The Contours - Do You Love Me

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on October 13, 1962

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Someone born on October 13, 1962 is:

62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 10 days old,

or 3262 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22838 days old,

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

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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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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