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June 16, 1962 was the 167th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is June 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 June 16, 1962, who was born and died on June 16, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles), movies (e.g. The Music Man, directed by Morton DaCosta), TV series (e.g. The Franchise Affair) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 16th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 16, 1962?
- June 16, 1962: What happened on that day?
- June 16, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 16, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 16, 1962?
- June 16, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 16, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- June 16, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 16, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- June 16, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 16, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 16, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 16, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 16, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on June 16, 1962?
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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 16, 1962:
- 2 us army officers killed in saigon
- Caspar weinberger (secretary of defense 1981-87), indicted on iran-contra charge
June 16, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 16, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 16th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 16, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 16, 1962 was Full Moon.
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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Who was born on June 16, 1962?
Famous people born on June 16, 1962:
![Hilary Farr]()
Hilary FarrTv show host.
![Arnold Vosloo]()
Arnold VoslooArnold vosloo is a south african-american actor known for his roles in the mummy and the mummy returns.
![Anthony Wong]()
Anthony WongHong kong producer and singer (tatming pair).
- Wally Joyner
Former MLB first baseman known for his consistent hitting and fielding abilities.
- Femi Kuti
Singer-songwriter and saxophonist from english-nigerian.
- Anthony Wong Yiu Ming
Hong kong producer and composer.
- Yevhen Perelygin
- Leonardo Sonnoli
- Aldo Belli
- Luis Fernando Herrera
- Domenico Crocco
- Giordano Negretti
- Oreste Liporace
- Patrick Ericson
Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:
![Alexandre Astier]()
Alexandre AstierFrench director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.
![Kirby Heyborne]()
Kirby HeyborneKirby Heyborne is an American actor known for his roles in films and television shows.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Joyce Carol Oates]()
Joyce Carol OatesNew york, united states -- novelist.
![Laurie Metcalf]()
Laurie MetcalfAmerican stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...
![Sibel Kekilli]()
Sibel KekilliSibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.
![Jack Albertson]()
Jack AlbertsonAmerican actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.
![Bill Cobbs]()
Bill CobbsMovie actor.
![Eileen Atkins]()
Eileen AtkinsEileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.
![John Cho]()
John ChoKorean-american actor.
June 16, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 10 months old,
or 742 months and 9 days old,
or 3227 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22594 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 16, 1962?
There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.
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.
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
What famous deaths happened on June 16th?
Famous deaths on June 16th:
![Wernher von Braun]()
Wernher von BraunRocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.
![George Reeves]()
George ReevesActor in superman, gone with the wind.
![Reginald Denny]()
Reginald DennyReginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.
![Susan Tyrrell]()
Susan TyrrellAmerican actress (d. 2012).
![Mikhail Kononov]()
Mikhail KononovSoviet actor (born 1940).
![Brian Piccolo]()
Brian PiccoloAmerican football player (born 1943).
- Chanceler Kohl
Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.
- Radhanath Ray
Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.
- Babbette Kramer
Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 16th
June 16, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 16, 1962:
- South Africa - Youth Day.
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
- Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
- 16 June Movement
Observances on June 16, 1962:
- International Day of Family Remittances
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.
June 16, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
- Johnny Tillotson - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
- Gene Pitney - (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance
- Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park
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.
June 16, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
- Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
- Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
- B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
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 R&B music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.
June 16, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
- Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
- Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
- The Marvelettes - Playboy
June 16, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 16, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Music Man
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Morton DaCosta
Starring: Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold
Country: United States of America
Hatari!
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Howard Hawks
Starring: John Wayne, Elsa Martinelli, Hardy Krüger, Red Buttons
Country: United States of America
Lolita
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Adrian Lyne
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Dominique Swain, Melanie Griffith, Frank Langella
Country: United States of America
Boys' Night Out
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Michael Gordon
Starring: Kim Novak, James Garner, Tony Randall, Howard Duff
Lolita
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon, Gary Cockrell
Country: United States of America
June 16, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
The Franchise Affair
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Leonard Lewis
Brothers in Law
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roy Boulting
June 16, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 16, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Fox In The Attic
By: Richard Hughes
The Fox in the Attic is a tale of great suspense, growing horror, and Richard Hughes's historic historical fiction "The Human Predicament" is widely acclaimed.
Franny and Zooey
By: J.D. Salinger
The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …
The Bull From The Sea
By: Mary Renault
The Bull from the Sea retells the story of Theseus, the brave youth who defeated the Minotaur and became king. This legend brought prosperity to Attica.
The Guns Of August
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
The Modern Library selected Barbara as one of 100 best nonfiction books of the century. The Proud Tower, The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Zimmerman Telegram were all included in the selection.
June 16, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 16, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on June 16, 1962?
On June 16, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1962?
On June 16, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 16, 1962?
On June 16, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 16th?
June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of June. 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 June 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
- 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.
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 June 1962?
June 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
