What happened on Monday December 17, 1962?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1962:

• Beatles' First British Television Appearance The Beatles made their groundbreaking first British television appearance on the popular program 'People & Places', marking an early milestone in their rise to international fame. This performance helped introduce the band to a broader national audience and signaled the beginning of their transformative impact on popular music and culture.
• Monaco Adopts New Constitution The Principality of Monaco officially promulgated its current constitution on December 17, 1962, establishing a modern framework for governance that balanced traditional monarchical principles with contemporary democratic practices. This constitutional reform represented a significant moment in Monaco's political evolution.
• Death of Thomas Mitchell Renowned American actor Thomas Mitchell passed away from cancer at the age of 70. Mitchell was a celebrated performer known for his versatile roles, including his memorable performance in the classic film 'The Outlaw', and was a significant figure in Hollywood's golden era.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1962

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1962

December 17, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 351st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1962 can also be written as 12/17/1962 in the US and as 17/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1962:

• Christophe Hondelatte

  French radio and television host who has been a prominent media personality on BFMTV since 2014, known for his engaging broadcasting style.

• Katherine McWorter

  American screenwriter associated with Steven Spielberg, known for her work on war-themed projects.

• Rocco Mediate

  Professional American golfer known for his notable career on the PGA Tour.

• André-Philippe Gagnon
• Philippe Rouault (politician)
• Brad Sellers
• Ari Folman
• Richard Jewell

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1962:

• Thomas Mitchell

  Renowned Hollywood character actor who won an Academy Award and appeared in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind' and 'It's a Wonderful...

• Giuseppe Furlani
• Robert M. Haas
• Carl Diem
• Ezio Bartalini
• Herbert Haresnape

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on December 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornadoes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. The Tornadoes - Telstar
2. Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
3. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
4. Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl
5. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
2. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
3. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
4. Duane Eddy - Dance With The Guitar Man
5. Rolf Harris - Sun Arise

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1962 was Release Me by "Little Esther" Phillips, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
2. Ray Charles - You Are My Sunshine
3. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
4. Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness
5. Mary Wells - Two Lovers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:01 pm and setting at 12:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1962

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Someone born on December 17, 1962 is:

62 years 4 months old,

or 748 months and 27 days old,

or 3256 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22794 days old,

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

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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

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

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