What happened on Friday March 16, 1962?

Here's what happened on March 16, 1962:

• First Titan 2 Rocket Launch On March 16, 1962, the first launch of the Titan 2 rocket took place. This intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was a significant milestone in Cold War-era military technology, representing an advancement in strategic missile capabilities for the United States.
• Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 Disappearance Flying Tiger Line Flight 739, a Lockheed Super Constellation airliner, vanished in the western Pacific Ocean on March 16, 1962. The aircraft was carrying 96 U.S. Army personnel and a crew of 11, en route to the Philippines. All 107 people aboard were missing and presumed dead in this tragic aviation incident. Despite extensive search efforts, the aircraft was never located, and the cause of its disappearance remains a mystery.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Mar. 16, 1962

Newspapers from Mar. 16, 1962

March 16, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 75th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1962 can also be written as 3/16/1962 in the US and as 16/3/1962 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1962 in March 1962 calendar

Famous people born on March 16, 1962:

• Philippe Kahn

  French entrepreneur and software innovator, known for founding several technology companies and pioneering mobile photography.

• Joseph Crowley
• Iaia Forte

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on March 16th

Famous people died on March 16, 1962:

• Frederick Pentland

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on March 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1962 was Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
2. Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen - Midnight In Moscow
3. Connie Francis - Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
4. The Sensations - Let Me In
5. Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) - Duke Of Earl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 16, 1962 was Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
2. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
3. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
4. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
5. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again

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

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

1. Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
2. Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
3. Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
4. The Sensations - Let Me In
5. The Ikettes - I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 16, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 04:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on March 16, 1962

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Someone born on March 16, 1962 is:

63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 28 days old,

or 3295 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23070 days old,

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

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 16th 2026.

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

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

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