What happened on Tuesday October 16, 1962?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1962:

• Cuban Missile Crisis Begins U.S. President John F. Kennedy is informed of reconnaissance photos taken on October 14 by a U-2 spy plane, revealing Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba. This moment marks the start of a 13-day international crisis that brings the world to the brink of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Byron R. White Appointed to Supreme Court Byron R. White is confirmed and sworn in as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, joining the nation's highest judicial body during a pivotal period in Cold War history.
• Yankees Win World Series The New York Yankees clinch their 20th World Series championship, defeating the San Francisco Giants 4 games to 3 in a thrilling series that further solidifies the team's baseball dynasty.
• KTXT TV Channel 5 Launches KTXT TV Channel 5, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station, begins broadcasting in Lubbock, Texas, expanding local media and educational programming options.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1962

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1962

October 16, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1962 can also be written as 10/16/1962 in the US and as 16/10/1962 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1962 in October 1962 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1962:

• Flea (musician)

  Flea is a legendary bassist and founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, known for his energetic bass playing and significant influence...

• Dmitri Hvorostovsky

  Dmitri Hvorostovsky was a world-renowned Russian opera singer celebrated for his exceptional baritone voice and performances in major...

• Manute Bol

  Manute Bol was an extraordinary NBA player from Sudan, standing 7'7" tall, who holds the record for most shots blocked per minute in league...

• Christian Stolte
• Kenneth Lonergan
• David Fralick
• Flea
• Vicente Carrillo Fuentes

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on October 16th

Famous people died on October 16, 1962:

• Gaston Bachelard

  French philosopher and poet known for his work on the philosophy of science and the imagination.

• Elena Karađorđević
• Lionello Quaglia
• Joseph Aloysius Burke
• Saichirō Tomonari
• Margherita Carola di Sassonia

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on October 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1962 was Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
2. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
3. The Contours - Do You Love Me
4. The Crystals - He's A Rebel
5. Frank Ifield - I Remember You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. The Tornados - Telstar
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Tommy Roe - Sheila
4. Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
5. Elvis Presley - She's Not You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1962 was Do You Love Me by The Contours, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. The Contours - Do You Love Me
2. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
3. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
4. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
5. Brook Benton - Lie To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:54 pm and setting at 11:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1962

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Someone born on October 16, 1962 is:

62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 7 days old,

or 3262 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22835 days old,

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

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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