What happened on Sunday October 14, 1962?

About October 14th, 1962, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 14, 1962, a pivotal moment in Cold War history occurred when a U.S. U-2 spy plane conducted a high-altitude reconnaissance mission over Cuba, capturing photographic evidence of Soviet nuclear missile installations. These strategic nuclear weapons, capable of reaching major U.S. cities within minutes, represented a direct and unprecedented threat to American national security.
  • Day of the week: October 14th, 1962 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Sherry by The 4 Seasons
  • #1 UK song: Telstar by The Tornados
  • Popular movie: Requiem for a Heavyweight directed by Ralph Nelson

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October 14, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 1962:

  • Cuban Missile Crisis Begins: U-2 Reconnaissance Reveals Soviet Nuclear Missiles in Cuba On October 14, 1962, a pivotal moment in Cold War history occurred when a U.S. U-2 spy plane conducted a high-altitude reconnaissance mission over Cuba, capturing photographic evidence of Soviet nuclear missile installations. These strategic nuclear weapons, capable of reaching major U.S. cities within minutes, represented a direct and unprecedented threat to American national security.
  • Kennedy Convenes ExComm to Address Cuban Missile Crisis Immediately following the discovery of Soviet missile sites, President John F. Kennedy assembled the Executive Committee of the National Security Council (ExComm), a select group of senior advisors and officials. This critical meeting marked the beginning of intense deliberations that would shape the United States' response to the Soviet nuclear presence in Cuba, potentially averting a catastrophic nuclear confrontation.
  • George Blanda's Remarkable Touchdown Performance Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda delivered an extraordinary performance, throwing six touchdown passes in a dominant 56-17 victory against the New York Titans, highlighting his exceptional quarterbacking skills.
  • Kathy Whitworth Wins LPGA Thunderbird Tournament Professional golfer Kathy Whitworth secured victory at the LPGA Thunderbird Tournament, showcasing her skill and contributing to women's sports history during a tense period of international relations.

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October 14, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 14, 1962: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Colts - Cleveland Browns : 36 - 14
  • Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Vikings : 48 - 21
  • Los Angeles Rams - Detroit Lions : 10 - 13
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Dallas Cowboys : 19 - 41
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - New York Giants : 20 - 17
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What day of the week was October 14, 1962?


October 14, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 287th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1962 can also be written as 10/14/1962 in the US and as 14/10/1962 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1962 in October 1962 calendar

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Who was born on October 14, 1962?


Famous people born on October 14, 1962:

  • Jerry Rice

    Legendary NFL wide receiver, widely considered the greatest player in his position and one of the most famous athletes in American football...

  • Jaan Ehlvest

    Renowned Estonian chess grandmaster who achieved significant international recognition in professional chess and later transitioned into...

  • Kelly Preston

    Beloved actress known for memorable roles in popular films like Jerry Maguire and Twins, and wife of John Travolta.

  • Trevor Goddard

    English-American actor known for various film and television roles, who tragically passed away in 2003.

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Famous people born on October 14th

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October 14, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 14, 1962:

  • Arthur Gouge
  • Irma Gramatica
  • Jacques Majorelle

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October 14, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 14, 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 14, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

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

October 14, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

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

October 14, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

  1. - Green Onions
  2. - You Beat Me To The Punch
  3. - Sherry youtube
  4. - Lie To Me
  5. - Do You Love Me youtube
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October 14, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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October 14, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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October 14, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

93%

The moon phase on October 14, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 14, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:30 pm and setting at 09:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1962.

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How old is someone born on October 14, 1962?


Someone born on October 14, 1962 is:

62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 20 days old,

or 3264 weeks

or 22848 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 1962?

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1962?

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