Sunday December 16, 1962: on this day

December 16, 1962 was the 350th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 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 December 16, 1962, who was born and died on December 16, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons), movies (e.g. The Trial, directed by Orson Welles), TV series (e.g. Make A Wish) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 1962?


December 16, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 350th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1962 can also be written as 12/16/1962 in the US and as 16/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

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December 16, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1962:

  • Nepal gets constitution / becomes constitutional hindu monarchy
  • New york giants' y.a. tittle sets nfl season touchdown pass record at 33 with six touchdowns versus dallas cowboys (41-31).

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December 16, 1962: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 31 - 41
  • Detroit Lions - Chicago Bears : 0 - 3
  • Green Bay Packers - Los Angeles Rams : 20 - 17
  • Minnesota Vikings - Baltimore Colts : 17 - 42
  • Philadelphia Eagles - St. Louis Cardinals : 35 - 45
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December 16, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 16, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 16, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 16, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 11:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1963.

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Who was born on December 16, 1962?


Famous people born on December 16, 1962:

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liane Foly

    Actress, tv presenter, blues singer and jazz performer.

  • Jem Cohen

    Known for his documentary films and experimental work.

  • Charly Mottet

    French road cycling racer and one of the most successful of his time, who rose to the top in the world.

  • Melanie Smith

    American actress.

  • William Perry

    Known as 'The Refrigerator', William Perry was a standout defensive lineman in the NFL.

  • Melanie Smith in Scranton

    Pennsylvania, usa; actress ("emily – as the world turns").

  • Gallen Lo
  • Antonio Rostagno
  • Mario Fiorillo
  • Dennis van Wijk
  • Jerry Gray
  • Jin Horikawa
  • Herb Johnson
  • Anne Le Ny
  • Bob Otto

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

  • Sam Robards
    Sam Robards

    American actor.

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December 16, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 4 months old,

or 736 months and 2 days old,

or 3200 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22404 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 16, 1962?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1962.

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December 16, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 1962:

  • Charles Arden-Clarke
  • Nazzareno De Angelis
  • Lily Elsie
  • Giovanni Parodi
  • Franco Pierandrei
  • Lew Landers

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Jacub Grimm

    Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...

  • Der Grimm

    Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.

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December 16, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1962:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 16, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1962 was Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 16, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Big Girls Don't Cry
  2. - Return To Sender
  3. - Bobby's Girl
  4. - Limbo Rock
  5. - Telstar

December 16, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 16, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Return To Sender
  2. - Lovesick Blues
  3. - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
  4. - Dance With The Guitar Man
  5. - Sun Arise

December 16, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1962 was You Are My Sunshine by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 16, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Are My Sunshine
  2. - Release Me
  3. - Limbo Rock
  4. - Hotel Happiness
  5. - Big Girls Don't Cry

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December 16, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Trial

The Trial

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Arnoldo Foà, Jess Hahn, Billy Kearns

Country: United States of America

Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia

Release year: 1962

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins

Country: United States of America

The Treasure of the Silver Lake

The Treasure of the Silver Lake

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Harald Reinl

Starring: Pierre Brice, Lex Barker, Herbert Lom, Götz George

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Abrar Alvi

Starring: Meena Kumari, Guru Dutt, Rehman, Waheeda Rehman

Billy Rose's Jumbo

Billy Rose's Jumbo

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Charles Walters

Starring: Doris Day, Jimmy Durante, Stephen Boyd, Martha Raye

December 16, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Make a Wish

Make a Wish

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

City Beneath the Sea

City Beneath the Sea

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bud Boetticher

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Carlo Carlei

Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln

Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln

Release year: 1962

McHale's Navy

McHale's Navy

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bryan Spicer

Country: United States of America

December 16, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 16, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on December 16, 1962?

On December 16, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1962?

On December 16, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1962?

On December 16, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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 December 1962?

December 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1962 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 16, 1962