Friday February 16, 1962: on this day

February 16, 1962 was the 47th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 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 February 16, 1962, who was born and died on February 16, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler)), movies (e.g. Walk on the Wild Side, directed by Edward Dmytryk), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 16, 1962?


February 16, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 47th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1962 can also be written as 2/16/1962 in the US and as 16/2/1962 in UK and Europe.

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February 16, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1962:

  • Us open tennis: jimmy bostwick defeats brother pete to win.
  • Flooding in the coastal areas of west germany kills 315 and destroys the homes of about 60,000 people.
  • The great sheffield gale impacts the united kingdom, killing nine people; the city of sheffield is devastated, with 150,000 homes damaged.

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February 16, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on February 16, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 03:01 pm and setting at 05:41 am.

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

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Who was born on February 16, 1962?


Famous people born on February 16, 1962:

  • John Balance

    English musician (coil tv, psychic tv).

  • Doug Chiang

    Doug Chiang is a renowned concept artist who has worked on major films like Star Wars.

  • Tony Kiley

    Rocker (blowmonkeys - "wicked ways").

  • Bob Pernice

    American guitarist, and member of pernice brothers, who's popular music is often "exquisitely tragic", according to one reviewer.

  • Alexa Kenin in New York City

    New york, usa; actress (mousie - coed fever).

  • Sonia Gardner
  • Alejandro Hisis
  • Hirokazu Sasaki
  • Hugo Castañeira
  • Ignat Danil'cev
  • Alessandro Fusco
  • Alexa Kenin
  • Lars Knudsen

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

  • The Weeknd
    The Weeknd

    The weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.

  • Elizabeth Olsen
    Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

  • John McEnroe
    John McEnroe

    German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...

  • Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston

    Christopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Géraldine Nakache
    Géraldine Nakache

    French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

  • William Katt
    William Katt

    American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

  • Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali

    American actor.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

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


You are 62 years 1 month old,

or 745 months and 13 days old,

or 3241 weeks

or 22687 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 16, 1962?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 16, 1962:

  • Marcel Lévesque

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

  • Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz

    Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Marceline Day
    Marceline Day

    American actress who appeared in silent films.

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893).

  • Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette

    Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

  • Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox

    Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

  • Len Lesser
    Len Lesser

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Markes Shaw

    Famous playwright and novelist.

  • Yun Dong-ju

    Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

  • Chien-Shiung Wu

    Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 16th

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


Holidays on February 16, 1962:

  • Remembrance of Lambertus
  • Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
  • Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)

Saints celebrated on February 16, 1962:

  • Saint Juliana
  • Saint Lucilla
  • Saint Jeremias
  • Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
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February 16, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 12th and February 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler), according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Duke Of Earl
  2. - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
  3. - The Twist
  4. - Norman
  5. - The Wanderer

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
  3. - Let's Twist Again
  4. - Forget Me Not
  5. - Walk On By

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Duke Of Earl
  2. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
  3. - Lost Someone
  4. - The Twist
  5. - Baby It's You

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

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

Walk on the Wild Side

Walk on the Wild Side

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter

Country: United States of America

Damn the Defiant!

Damn the Defiant!

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Starring: Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Maurice Denham, Nigel Stock

The Beachcomber

The Beachcomber

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Erich Pommer

Starring: Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, Robert Newton, Tyrone Guthrie

All Night Long

All Night Long

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Patrick McGoohan, Keith Michell, Betsy Blair, Paul Harris

Light in the Piazza

Light in the Piazza

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Guy Green

Starring: Olivia de Havilland, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Rossano Brazzi

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Benny Hill

Benny Hill

Release year: 1962

Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Space Angel

Space Angel

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Dick Darley

On the Road

On the Road

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Walter Salles

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

February 16, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 16, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

A Prologue To Love by Taylor Caldwell

A Prologue To Love

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There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.

A Dance To The Music Of Time by Anthony Powell

A Dance To The Music Of Time

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Anthony Powell's widely acclaimed epic is a four-volume overview of London in the 20th century. Time calls A Dance "brilliant literary comedy and a brilliant sketch for the times,"

Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter

Chairman Of The Bored

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First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.

The Judas Tree by A.J. Cronin

The Judas Tree

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

The most popular videogames on February 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

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Who was the US President on February 16, 1962?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 16, 1962?

On February 16, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
  • 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),

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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 February 1962?

February 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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