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April 17, 1962 was the 107th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1962, who was born and died on April 17, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Road to Hong Kong, directed by Norman Panama), TV series (e.g. Brothers In Law) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1962?
- April 17, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1962?
- April 17, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 17, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1962?
What day of the week was April 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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 17, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1962 was Full Moon.
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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Who was born on April 17, 1962?
Famous people born on April 17, 1962:
- Garan Wright
American astronaut who flew on two Space Shuttle missions.
- Jessica Martin
Jessica martin is a british actress, comedian, and impressionist known for her work in television and stage productions.
- Paul Nicholls
English trainer and jockey.
- Ian MacKaye
Musician.
- Marianna Efstratiou
Greek singer.
- Nancy Hogshead
Iowa city -- swimmer (1984 olympics-gold medalist)/model (jockey).
- Christiane Knacke
- Reinaldo Felisbino
- Ismail Mohamed
- Maurizio Colantoni
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
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Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
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Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.
![Nicholas D'Agosto]()
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
April 17, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 11 months old,
or 743 months and 30 days old,
or 3235 weeks
or 22645 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1962?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.
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.
April 17, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1962:
- Louise Fazenda
American actress.
- Pierre Larquey
- Henricus Tromp
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.
![Eva Novak]()
Eva NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- Jesua Garcia
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
- Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...
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April 17, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1962:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1962:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
April 17, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'
- 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.
April 17, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
- Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
- Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
- 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 R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 17, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Ketty Lester - Love Letters
- Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
- Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'
April 17, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Road to Hong Kong
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Norman Panama
Starring: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Joan Collins, Robert Morley
Hands of a Stranger
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Newt Arnold
Starring: Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah, Ted Otis
The Counterfeit Traitor
Release year: 1962
Directed by: George Seaton
Starring: William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz
The Horizontal Lieutenant
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Starring: Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus
Eegah
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Arch Hall Sr.
Starring: Arch Hall Jr., Marilyn Manning, Richard Kiel, Arch Hall Sr.
April 17, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:
Brothers in Law
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roy Boulting
Benny Hill
Release year: 1962
Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Space Angel
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Dick Darley
On the Road
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Walter Salles
The Dakotas
Release year: 1962
Starring: Larry Ward, Jack Elam, Chad Everett, Michael Greene
Country: United States of America
April 17, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
My Life In Court
By: Louis Nizer
2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.
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.
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
By: Gayelord Hauser
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser
April 17, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 17, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on April 17, 1962?
On April 17, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1962?
On April 17, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1962?
On April 17, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 17th?
April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
- 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.
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 April 1962?
April 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
