What happened on Monday July 16, 1962?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1962:

• Execution of Roger Degueldre - French Army Rebel Roger Degueldre, a former French Army officer who became a prominent member of the OAS (Organisation Armée Secrète), was executed by firing squad on July 16, 1962. Degueldre was a key figure in the radical right-wing paramilitary organization that violently opposed Algerian independence, conducting terrorist attacks and assassination attempts. His execution marked a significant moment in the tumultuous period of French-Algerian relations during the Algerian War of Independence.
• Nuclear Test Shot Sedan - Operation Plowshare The Sedan nuclear test was a significant experiment conducted by the United States as part of Operation Plowshare, a program exploring peaceful applications of nuclear explosions. On July 16, 1962, at the Nevada Test Site, a 104-kiloton thermonuclear device was detonated to investigate potential uses of nuclear explosives for large-scale earth moving and excavation purposes. The test created a massive crater approximately 1,280 feet wide and 320 feet deep, demonstrating the potential for using nuclear technology in civil engineering projects.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1962

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1962

July 16, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 197th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1962 can also be written as 7/16/1962 in the US and as 16/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1962 in July 1962 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1962:

• Grigory Leps

  Prominent Russian pop and rock singer known for his distinctive voice and emotional performances in the Russian music scene since the 1990s.

• Uwe Hohn
• Natal'ja Lisovskaja
• Gøran Sørloth

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1962:

• Theodor Litt

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
2. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
3. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
4. David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper
5. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
3. Joe Henderson - Snap Your Fingers
4. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
5. The Orlons - The Wah Watusi

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:48 pm and setting at 05:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on July 16, 1962

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Someone born on July 16, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 28 days old,

or 3278 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22948 days old,

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

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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