What happened on Friday February 16, 1962?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1962:

• Devastating Floods in West Germany A severe flooding event in the coastal regions of West Germany led to a tragic loss of life, with 315 people killed and around 60,000 people rendered homeless. This disaster highlighted the vulnerability of coastal communities to extreme weather events.
• The Great Sheffield Gale of 1962 A catastrophic windstorm struck the United Kingdom, specifically devastating the city of Sheffield. The gale resulted in nine fatalities and caused extensive damage, impacting approximately 150,000 homes. This natural disaster was one of the most significant weather events in the UK during the early 1960s.
• La Jetée Film Release Chris Marker's groundbreaking experimental French film 'La Jetée' was released, starring Hélène Chatelain, Davos Hanich, and Jacques Ledoux. The film, known for its innovative narrative told primarily through still photographs, would later become a significant work in avant-garde cinema.
• US Open Tennis Sibling Showdown In a unique family rivalry, Jimmy Bostwick defeated his brother Pete in the US Open Tennis tournament, creating a memorable sporting moment of brotherly competition.
• Darius Milhaud's 12th Symphony Premiere The renowned French composer Darius Milhaud's 12th Symphony was premiered, contributing to the classical music landscape of the early 1960s.

Events in 1962

February 16, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 16, 1962

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 16, 1962 in February 1962 calendar

Famous people died on February 16, 1962:

• Marcel Lévesque

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on February 16th

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.

1. Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) - Duke Of Earl
2. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Sue Thompson - Norman
5. Dion - 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.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
3. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
4. Eden Kane - Forget Me Not
5. Leroy Van Dyke - 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 music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
2. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. The Shirelles - Baby It's You

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 1962

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Someone born on February 16, 1962 is:

63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 28 days old,

or 3299 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23098 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1962?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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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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