What happened on Thursday September 13, 1962?

Here's what happened on September 13, 1962:

• James Meredith's Landmark University Integration An appeals court issued a critical order mandating the University of Mississippi admit James Meredith, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. This judicial decision challenged the deeply entrenched segregation in Southern higher education and represented a significant step towards racial equality in academic institutions.
• Mississippi Governor's Defiance of Integration Governor Ross Barnett publicly challenged federal integration efforts by delivering a 20-minute statewide television and radio address, urging state officials to resist the federal court order to integrate the University of Mississippi. This speech exemplified the intense political resistance to desegregation in the early 1960s.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Sep. 13, 1962

Newspapers from Sep. 13, 1962

September 13, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 256th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 13, 1962 can also be written as 9/13/1962 in the US and as 13/9/1962 in UK and Europe.

September 13, 1962 in September 1962 calendar

Famous people born on September 13, 1962:

• Amy Yasbeck

  American actress known for her roles in television and film, including the popular sitcom 'Wings' and the comedy movie 'Problem Child'.

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on September 13th

Famous people died on September 13, 1962:

• Gian Bistolfi

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on September 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 13, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
2. Tommy Roe - Sheila
3. Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
4. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
5. Booker T. & The M.G.s - Green Onions

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 13, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
2. Elvis Presley - She's Not You
3. Bobby Darin - Things
4. Ronnie Carroll - Roses Are Red (My Love)
5. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 13, 1962 was Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
4. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
5. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 13th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 13, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:13 pm and setting at 06:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1962.

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Someone born on September 13, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 1 day old,

or 3269 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22889 days old,

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

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 13th 2025.

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

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

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