What happened on Saturday June 16, 1962?

About June 16th, 1962, in brief:

  • Historical events: The New Yorker magazine published the first of three excerpts from Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book 'Silent Spring', generating unprecedented reader response. This publication would later become a pivotal moment in the environmental movement, raising awareness about the dangers of pesticides.
  • Day of the week: June 16th, 1962 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles
  • #1 UK song: Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley
  • Popular movie: The Music Man directed by Morton DaCosta

More about June 16th, 1962? See below for more news and curiosities on June 16th, 1962.

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June 16, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 16, 1962:

  • The New Yorker Publishes Silent Spring Excerpt The New Yorker magazine published the first of three excerpts from Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book 'Silent Spring', generating unprecedented reader response. This publication would later become a pivotal moment in the environmental movement, raising awareness about the dangers of pesticides.
  • Students for a Democratic Society Complete Port Huron Statement The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) completed the Port Huron Statement at their convention in Port Huron, Michigan. Written by Tom Hayden, this manifesto became a foundational document of the 1960s New Left movement, articulating a vision of participatory democracy and social activism.
  • McNamara Announces New Nuclear Strategy U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara publicly outlined a significant shift in nuclear strategy, emphasizing that military objectives should focus on destroying enemy military forces rather than civilian populations, marking a notable evolution in Cold War military doctrine.
  • Caspar Weinberger Indicted in Iran-Contra Affair Caspar Weinberger, former Secretary of Defense (1981-1987), was indicted on charges related to the Iran-Contra scandal, a significant political controversy involving secret arms sales and illegal funding of Nicaraguan rebels.
  • US Army Officers Killed in Saigon Two United States Army officers were killed in Saigon during the early stages of American involvement in Vietnam, highlighting the escalating tensions and risks for military personnel in the region.
  • South Korean Prime Minister Resigns South Korean Prime Minister Song Yo Chan and his entire cabinet resigned in protest of General Park Chung Hee's radical currency reform, reflecting the political volatility and economic challenges in South Korea during this period.
  • Geoffrey Boycott Begins Cricket Career English cricketer Geoffrey Boycott commenced his illustrious 24-year professional career with the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, later becoming one of the most renowned and technically skilled batsmen in cricket history.

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

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What day of the week was June 16, 1962?


June 16, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 167th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1962 can also be written as 6/16/1962 in the US and as 16/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

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Who was born on June 16, 1962?


Famous people born on June 16, 1962:

  • Arnold Vosloo
    Arnold Vosloo

    South African-American actor famous for his iconic roles as Imhotep in 'The Mummy' film series, known for his intense and memorable...

  • Hilary Farr
    Hilary Farr

    Canadian-British television host and designer, best known for her role in the popular home renovation show 'Love It or List It'.

  • Wally Joyner

    Former MLB first baseman known for his consistent hitting and fielding abilities.

  • Anthony Wong

    Hong kong singer.

  • Femi Kuti

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


Famous people died on June 16, 1962:

  • Aleksej Innokent'evič Antonov
  • Giuliano Cassiani Ingoni
  • Hans Kirk
  • Roberto Minervini
  • Jerry Winholtz

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June 16, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You youtube
  2. - Stranger On The Shore youtube
  3. - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin' youtube
  4. - (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance youtube
  5. - Palisades Park youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

  1. - Good Luck Charm youtube
  2. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window youtube
  3. - Come Outside youtube
  4. - A Picture Of You youtube
  5. - Nut Rocker youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You youtube
  2. - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
  3. - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
  4. - The One Who Really Loves You
  5. - Playboy
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June 16, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:03 pm and setting at 05:11 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.

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How old is someone born on June 16, 1962?


Someone born on June 16, 1962 is:

62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 27 days old,

or 3282 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22977 days old,

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

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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

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

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