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Monday April 16, 1962: on this day
April 16, 1962 was the 106th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 16, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 16, 1962, who was born and died on April 16, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Road to Hong Kong, directed by Norman Panama), TV series (e.g. Brothers In Law) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 16, 1962?
- April 16, 1962: What happened on that day?
- April 16, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 16, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 16, 1962?
- April 16, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 16, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- April 16, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 16, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- April 16, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 16, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 16, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 16, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 16, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on April 16, 1962?
What day of the week was April 16, 1962?
April 16, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 106th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 16, 1962 can also be written as 4/16/1962 in the US and as 16/4/1962 in UK and Europe.
April 16, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 16, 1962:
- Walter cronkite takes over as the lead news anchor of the cbs evening news, during which time he would become ''the most trusted man in america''.
- Brazil nationalizes us businesses.
April 16, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 16, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 16, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 16, 1962 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 16, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 03:29 pm and setting at 04:26 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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Who was born on April 16, 1962?
Famous people born on April 16, 1962:
- Anthonyjames Blinken
Anthonyjames Blinken is the 71st and current United States Secretary of State, serving since January 2021.
- Ian MacKaye
American musician (fugazi & minor threat).
- Anna Dello Russo
Italian journalist.
- Anna Russo
Italian journalist.
- Douglas Elmendorf
American politician and economist.
- Jeanne Golay in Coral Gables
Florida, usa; bicycle (olympics-16th-1992 and 1996).
- David Pate in Los Angeles
California, usa; tennis star.
- François Le Calvez
French astrologer, author of "l'astrologie et l'aatre du verseau" ((2000).
- David Pate
- Wesley Correa
- Davide Croce
- Jiří Jeslínek
- Jason Scheff
- Martina Anderson
Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:
![Charlie Chaplin]()
Charlie ChaplinLegendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.
![Dusty Springfield]()
Dusty SpringfieldDusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.
![Anya Taylor-Joy]()
Anya Taylor-JoyAnya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.
![Martin Lawrence]()
Martin LawrenceMartin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.
![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]()
Kareem Abdul-JabbarAmerican basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.
![Jon Cryer]()
Jon CryerJon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.
![Qi Shu]()
Qi ShuQi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.
![Michel Blanc]()
Michel BlancFrench actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...
![Catherine Allégret]()
Catherine AllégretFrench actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.
![Gina Carano]()
Gina CaranoAmerican mixed martial arts fighter.
April 16, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years and 3 days old,
or 744 months and 3 days old,
or 3235 weeks and 4 days old,
or 22649 days old,
if you were born on April 16, 1962.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1962?
There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 16, 1962.
April 16, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 16, 1962:
- Jean Amrouche
- Renzo Mori
What famous deaths happened on April 16th?
Famous deaths on April 16th:
![Robert Urich]()
Robert UrichAmerican actor, on stage, film, and radio.
![David Lean]()
David LeanEnglish director, screenwriter, and editor.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Scott Brady]()
Scott BradyAmerican actor.
![Ralph Ellison]()
Ralph EllisonAmerican critic and author (d. 1994).
![Kay Walsh]()
Kay WalshEnglish actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).
![Fay Bainter]()
Fay BainterFay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.
![Graham Jarvis]()
Graham JarvisActor from canada (d. 2003).
- Renji Kawabata
Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.
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April 16, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 16, 1962:
- Blessed HervT of Tours
- Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
- Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.
Saints celebrated on April 16, 1962:
- Saint Paternus
- Saint Bernadette
- Saint Turibius
- Saint Fructuosus
- Saint Drogo.
- Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
- Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
April 16, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 16, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 16, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 16, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'
- Rick Nelson - Young World
April 16, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 16, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
- Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
- Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
April 16, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1962 was Soul Twist by King Curtis And The Noble Knights, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 16, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Ketty Lester - Love Letters
- Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
- Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'
April 16, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 16, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Road to Hong Kong
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Norman Panama
Starring: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Joan Collins, Robert Morley
Hands of a Stranger
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Newt Arnold
Starring: Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah, Ted Otis
The Counterfeit Traitor
Release year: 1962
Directed by: George Seaton
Starring: William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz
The Horizontal Lieutenant
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Starring: Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus
Eegah
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Arch Hall Sr.
Starring: Arch Hall Jr., Marilyn Manning, Richard Kiel, Arch Hall Sr.
April 16, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 16, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Brothers in Law
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roy Boulting
Benny Hill
Release year: 1962
Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Space Angel
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Dick Darley
On the Road
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Walter Salles
The Dakotas
Release year: 1962
Starring: Larry Ward, Jack Elam, Chad Everett, Michael Greene
Country: United States of America
April 16, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 16, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Chairman Of The Bored
By: Edward Streeter
First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.
My Life In Court
By: Louis Nizer
2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.
Captain Newman, M.D.
By: Leo Calvin Rosten
Captain Newman M.D. Captain Newman, M.D. invites you to do rounds on the ward at an Army psychiatric Hospital where wounded veterans have lost touch and forgotten about civilian life.
The Making Of The President 1960
By: Theodore H. White
The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.
The Fox In The Attic
By: Richard Hughes
The Fox in the Attic is a tale of great suspense, growing horror, and Richard Hughes's historic historical fiction "The Human Predicament" is widely acclaimed.
April 16, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 16, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on April 16, 1962?
On April 16, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1962?
On April 16, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 16, 1962?
On April 16, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 16th?
April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on April 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
- 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
- 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.
What happened in 1962?
1962 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
- 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
- Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome
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What was the calendar for April 1962?
April 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
