What happened on Saturday February 17, 1962?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1962:

• North Sea Flood of 1962 Devastating North Sea flood struck Germany's North Sea coast, particularly around Hamburg, causing massive destruction. High tides and severe storms led to widespread flooding, resulting in over 300 fatalities and thousands of people losing their homes. This catastrophic event was one of the most significant natural disasters in post-war West Germany.
• Beach Boys Introduce Surf Rock The Beach Boys launched a groundbreaking musical style with their hit song "Surfin'", marking the beginning of the iconic surf rock genre that would significantly influence American popular music in the 1960s.
• Wilt Chamberlain's Remarkable NBA Performance NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors delivered an extraordinary basketball performance, scoring an impressive 67 points against the Saint Louis Hawks, showcasing his exceptional scoring prowess.
• Extreme Snowfall in South Dakota Southeastern South Dakota experienced an extraordinary winter storm, with snowfall ranging from 20 to 30 inches across the region. One location recorded an astonishing 44 inches of snow, creating severe winter conditions and significant disruption.
• Alison Hargreaves Birth Alison Hargreaves, a renowned British mountaineer, was born. She would later become famous for her exceptional climbing achievements before tragically losing her life in the mountains in 1995.
• Tony Blain's Cricket Career Tony Blain, a New Zealand Test cricket wicket-keeper, was notable in the sporting world during this period, representing his country in international cricket.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1962

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1962

February 17, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 48th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1962 can also be written as 2/17/1962 in the US and as 17/2/1962 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1962 in February 1962 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1962:

• Lou Diamond Phillips

  Lou Diamond Phillips is an American actor known for his breakthrough roles in 'La Bamba' and 'Young Guns', portraying Ritchie Valens and...

• Lou Phillips

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• Samuel Bayer

  Samuel Bayer is a renowned American music video director who has directed iconic videos for major artists across multiple genres.

• Alison Hargreaves
• Serge Brammertz
• Suzan DelBene

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1962:

• Bruno Walter

  At 85, the new york philharmonic's symphony conductor has died.

• Temistocle Bernardi
• Mary Alice Blair
• Philippe Cattiau

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on February 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler), according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) - Duke Of Earl
2. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Sue Thompson - Norman
5. Dion - The Wanderer

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
3. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
4. Eden Kane - Forget Me Not
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
2. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. The Shirelles - Baby It's You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:56 pm and setting at 06:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Feb 19, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1962

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Someone born on February 17, 1962 is:

63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 27 days old,

or 3299 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23097 days old,

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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

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

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