What happened on Saturday September 15, 1962?

Here's what happened on September 15, 1962:

• Soviet Ship Poltava Heads to Cuba, Escalating Cold War Tensions The Soviet ship Poltava was en route to Cuba, marking a critical moment in the early stages of the Cuban Missile Crisis. This maritime movement was part of a larger Soviet strategic deployment that would soon bring the world to the brink of nuclear conflict.
• Soviet Medium-Range Missiles Deployed in Cuba The Soviet Union strategically deployed medium-range missiles in Cuba, a provocative move that significantly escalated Cold War tensions. American electronic intelligence confirmed the operational status of high-altitude surface-to-air missiles, setting the stage for the Cuban Missile Crisis.
• USSR Conducts Nuclear Test at Novaya Zemlya The Soviet Union performed a nuclear test at the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, continuing its nuclear weapons development and testing program during the height of the Cold War arms race.
• Iran-Soviet Non-Rocket Base Agreement Iran's foreign minister Abbas Aram and Soviet Union Ambassador Nikolai Pegov signed a diplomatic agreement preventing foreign nations from establishing rocket bases on Iranian soil, demonstrating Iran's diplomatic maneuvering during the Cold War.
• Australia's First America's Cup Yacht Race Entry Australia made its inaugural entry in the prestigious America's Cup yacht race, with the United States emerging victorious. This marked a significant moment in international maritime sporting competition.
• Bill Fischer's Remarkable Pitching Record Kansas City Athletics pitcher Bill Fischer set an impressive record by pitching 69 1/3 innings without issuing a single walk, showcasing exceptional control and skill in baseball.
• WOKR TV Channel 13 Begins Broadcasting WOKR TV channel 13, an ABC affiliate in Rochester, New York, commenced its television broadcasting, expanding media reach in the upstate New York region.
• Bravo, Giovanni Closes on Broadway The Broadway play 'Bravo, Giovanni' concluded its run at the Broadhurst Theater in New York City after 76 performances, representing a typical theatrical production of the early 1960s.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Sep. 15, 1962

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 1962

September 15, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 258th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1962 can also be written as 9/15/1962 in the US and as 15/9/1962 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 1962 in September 1962 calendar

Famous people born on September 15, 1962:

• Emmanuel Hoog

  Emmanuel Hoog is a prominent French business leader who served as CEO of Agence France-Presse, a major international news organization.

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on September 15th

Famous people died on September 15, 1962:

• Giulio Ulisse Arata
• William Weber Coblentz
• Vilmos Kertész

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on September 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
2. Tommy Roe - Sheila
3. Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
4. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
5. Booker T. & The M.G.s - Green Onions

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 15, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
2. Elvis Presley - She's Not You
3. Bobby Darin - Things
4. Ronnie Carroll - Roses Are Red (My Love)
5. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 1962 was Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
4. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
5. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:25 pm and setting at 09:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1962.

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Someone born on September 15, 1962 is:

62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 29 days old,

or 3269 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22887 days old,

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

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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

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

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