What happened on Sunday April 15, 1962?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1962:

• US National Debt Milestone The United States national debt surpassed $300 billion for the first time, marking a significant economic milestone during the early 1960s Cold War era.
• Birth of Olympic Sprinter Evelyn Ashford Evelyn Ashford was born, who would later become a renowned American track and field sprinter. She would go on to win four Olympic gold medals and set multiple world records, becoming a significant figure in women's athletics.
• Death of Clara Blandick Clara Blandick, the beloved actress famous for her iconic role as Aunt Em in the classic film 'The Wizard of Oz', passed away. Her performance in the 1939 film remains a memorable part of Hollywood's golden age.
• US Billboard Top Song: 'Johnny Angel' 'Johnny Angel' by Shelley Fabares topped the US music charts, representing the popular music style of early 1960s pop culture.
• UK Billboard Top Song: 'Wonderful Land' 'Wonderful Land' by The Shadows was the number one song in the United Kingdom, highlighting the British instrumental rock scene of the early 1960s.
• R&B Top Song: 'Soul Twist' 'Soul Twist' by King Curtis And The Noble Knights dominated the R&B charts, representing the evolving rhythm and blues music landscape of the early 1960s.

Events in 1962

April 15, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1962

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1962

April 15, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 105th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1962 can also be written as 4/15/1962 in the US and as 15/4/1962 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1962 in April 1962 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1962:

• Tom Kane

  Versatile American voice actor known for his extensive work in animation and video game dubbing.

• Nawal El Moutawakel

  Pioneering Moroccan athlete who became the first female Muslim Olympic gold medalist in hurdles, breaking significant cultural barriers.

• Michael McManus
• John Jairo Velásquez
• Nick Kamen

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on April 15th

Famous people died on April 15, 1962:

• Arsenio Lacson

  Prominent Filipino journalist and politician who served as Mayor of Manila during the mid-20th century, known for his significant...

• Clara Blandick

  Actress from hong kong (d. 1962).

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on April 15th

April 15, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1962 was Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
2. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
3. Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'
4. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
5. Ketty Lester - Love Letters

April 15, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
2. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
3. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
4. Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
5. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl

April 15, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 1962 was Soul Twist by King Curtis And The Noble Knights, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
2. Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
3. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
4. Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'
5. Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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April 15, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 April 15, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 02:33 pm and setting at 03:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.

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Someone born on April 15, 1962 is:

63 years and 29 days old,

or 756 months and 29 days old,

or 3291 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23040 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1962?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 15, 1962.

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