What happened on Friday June 15, 1962?

Here's what happened on June 15, 1962:

• Port Huron Statement Completed Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) finalized the Port Huron Statement, a seminal manifesto of the New Left movement that articulated a vision for participatory democracy and social activism.
• Brazil Wins 1962 FIFA World Cup Brazil defeated Czechoslovakia 3-1 in the 1962 FIFA World Cup final, securing their second consecutive World Cup championship and cementing their status as a football powerhouse.
• South Africa's Controversial Death Penalty Bill The South African government passed a controversial bill expanding the death penalty for numerous criminal offenses, reflecting the harsh legal system of the apartheid era.
• OAS-FLN Truce in Algerian War The Organisation Armée Secrète (OAS) signed a temporary truce with the Front de Libération Nationale (FLN), but quickly announced its intention to continue fighting for French Algerian interests.
• WWUP TV Channel Launches WWUP TV channel 10, a CBS affiliate, began broadcasting in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, expanding local media and communication infrastructure.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jun. 15, 1962

Newspapers from Jun. 15, 1962

June 15, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 166th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 1962 can also be written as 6/15/1962 in the US and as 15/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

Famous people born on June 15, 1962:

• Chris Morris

  Renowned British satirist and media provocateur known for groundbreaking comedy shows like 'Brass Eye' and 'The Day Today', who has...

• Andrea Rost

  Distinguished Hungarian soprano with an international classical music career, known for her performances in opera and concert halls...

• Brad Armstrong

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on June 15th

Famous people died on June 15, 1962:

• Alfred Cortot

  Franco-swiss conductor and pianist.

• Eugeniusz Baziak
• Volrado di Schaumburg-Lippe

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on June 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Johnny Tillotson - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
4. Gene Pitney - (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance
5. Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 15, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
3. Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
4. Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
5. The Marvelettes - Playboy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 15, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:01 pm and setting at 04:30 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on June 15, 1962

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Someone born on June 15, 1962 is:

62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 29 days old,

or 3282 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22979 days old,

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

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 15th 2025.

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

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

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