What happened on Tuesday April 17, 1962?

Here's what happened on April 17, 1962:

• Bay of Pigs Invasion Begins CIA-backed Cuban exiles of Brigade 2506 launched an invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs, attempting to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist government. The invasion quickly unraveled as Cuban forces mounted a strong defense, destroying invasion ships, air support, and ultimately defeating the exile force. This failed operation became a significant embarrassment for the Kennedy administration and dramatically escalated Cold War tensions.
• Seattle World's Fair Opens The Seattle World's Fair, officially known as the Century 21 Exposition, opened to the public, showcasing futuristic technology, innovative architecture, and visionary designs that would symbolize America's technological aspirations during the Cold War era. The fair's iconic Space Needle became an enduring symbol of Seattle and mid-20th century modernist design.

Events in 1962

April 17, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 17, 1962

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 1962

April 17, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 107th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1962 can also be written as 4/17/1962 in the US and as 17/4/1962 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1962 in April 1962 calendar

Famous people died on April 17, 1962:

• Louise Fazenda
• Pierre Larquey
• Henricus Tromp

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on April 17th

April 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
3. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
4. Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'
5. Rick Nelson - Young World

April 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
2. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
3. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
4. Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
5. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl

April 17, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1962 was Soul Twist by King Curtis And The Noble Knights, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
2. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
3. Ketty Lester - Love Letters
4. Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
5. Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:26 pm and setting at 04:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on April 17, 1962

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Someone born on April 17, 1962 is:

63 years and 27 days old,

or 756 months and 27 days old,

or 3291 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23038 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1962?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 17, 1962.

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