What happened on Monday October 15, 1962?

Here's what happened on October 15, 1962:

• Cuban Missile Crisis Discovery U.S. intelligence personnel analyzing U-2 spy plane reconnaissance data definitively discover that the Soviet Union is constructing medium-range ballistic missile sites in Cuba, marking a critical moment in Cold War tensions.
• Supreme Court Appointment Byron R. White was appointed to the United States Supreme Court, bringing significant legal expertise to the nation's highest judicial body.
• Local Television Broadcasting Launch WLOX TV channel 13, an ABC affiliate, commenced broadcasting in the Biloxi-Gulfport, Mississippi metropolitan area, expanding local media infrastructure.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Oct. 15, 1962

Newspapers from Oct. 15, 1962

October 15, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 288th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1962 can also be written as 10/15/1962 in the US and as 15/10/1962 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1962 in October 1962 calendar

Famous people born on October 15, 1962:

• Guy Georges

  Notorious French serial killer known as 'the Beast of the Bastille', who committed multiple murders in Paris during the late 1990s before...

• Dana Giacchetto

  Financial manager to Hollywood celebrities who was known for his lavish lifestyle and connections with young stars in the late 1990s.

• Alexandra Byrne
• Morten Abel

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on October 15th

Famous people died on October 15, 1962:

• Giuseppe Ayroldi

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on October 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1962 was Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
2. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
3. The Contours - Do You Love Me
4. The Crystals - He's A Rebel
5. Frank Ifield - I Remember You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. The Tornados - Telstar
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Tommy Roe - Sheila
4. Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
5. Elvis Presley - She's Not You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1962 was Do You Love Me by The Contours, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. The Contours - Do You Love Me
2. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
3. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
4. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
5. Brook Benton - Lie To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 15, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:10 pm and setting at 10:36 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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Your place in the Universe on October 15, 1962

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Someone born on October 15, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 10 days old,

or 3271 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22899 days old,

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

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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

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

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