What happened on Tuesday May 15, 1962?

About May 15th, 1962, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States performs an atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island, continuing its nuclear weapons testing program during the height of the Cold War nuclear arms race.
  • Day of the week: May 15th, 1962 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Soldier Boy by The Shirelles
  • #1 UK song: Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers
  • Popular movie: The Miracle Worker directed by Arthur Penn

More about May 15th, 1962? See below for more news and curiosities on May 15th, 1962.

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May 15, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1962:

  • US Atmospheric Nuclear Test at Christmas Island The United States performs an atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island, continuing its nuclear weapons testing program during the height of the Cold War nuclear arms race.
  • French Underground Nuclear Test in Algeria France conducts its first underground nuclear test in the Sahara region at Ecker, Algeria, demonstrating the country's emerging nuclear capabilities during the Cold War era.
  • US Marines Deployment in Laos US Marines arrive in Laos during a period of increasing Cold War tensions in Southeast Asia, signaling growing American military involvement in the region prior to the Vietnam War's escalation.
  • Melle Mel - Hip Hop Pioneer Melle Mel, an influential American rapper and founding member of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, is born. He is considered one of the most important pioneers of hip hop music and culture.

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

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What day of the week was May 15, 1962?


May 15, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 135th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1962 can also be written as 5/15/1962 in the US and as 15/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 15, 1962?


Famous people born on May 15, 1962:

  • Ferran Adria

    World-renowned Spanish chef considered a pioneer of molecular gastronomy and the creative genius behind the legendary restaurant elBulli.

  • Lisa Curry

    Renowned Australian Olympic swimmer who won multiple medals and represented Australia in international competitions during the 1980s.

  • Danny Huston

    American film director, screenwriter, and actor known for his work in independent cinema and notable film roles.

  • Amit Chaudhuri
  • Julie Otsuka

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May 15, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1962:

  • Nicola Canino

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May 15, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

  1. - Soldier Boy youtube
  2. - Stranger On The Shore youtube
  3. - Mashed Potato Time youtube
  4. - Johnny Angel youtube
  5. - She Cried youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

  1. - Nut Rocker youtube
  2. - Wonderful Land youtube
  3. - Good Luck Charm youtube
  4. - Hey Little Girl youtube
  5. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

  1. - Mashed Potato Time youtube
  2. - The One Who Really Loves You
  3. - Soldier Boy youtube
  4. - Soul Twist
  5. - Night Train
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May 15, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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May 15, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:14 pm and setting at 04:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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How old is someone born on May 15, 1962?


Someone born on May 15, 1962 is:

63 years and 8 days old,

or 756 months and 8 days old,

or 3288 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23019 days old,

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

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 15th 2026.

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

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

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