What happened on Wednesday January 17, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1962:

• Failed Assassination Attempt on President Sukarno An assassination attempt against Indonesian President Sukarno in Ujung Pandang (Makassar) failed, but the attack resulted in significant collateral damage. Hand grenades thrown at his automobile killed three bystanders and injured 28 others, reflecting the political tensions of the time.
• Neil Armstrong's X-15 High-Altitude Flight NASA civilian pilot Neil A. Armstrong successfully piloted the experimental X-15 aircraft to an impressive altitude of 40,690 meters, demonstrating cutting-edge aerospace technology and pushing the boundaries of high-altitude flight.
• Bomb Attack on Jean-Paul Sartre's Apartment A bomb explosion targeted the Paris apartment building of renowned existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre. Although Sartre and his mother were unharmed, the attack resulted in a devastating fire that destroyed most of his unpublished manuscripts, representing a significant cultural loss.
• Tragic Nuremberg Furniture Warehouse Fire A devastating fire broke out in a furniture warehouse in Nuremberg, Germany, resulting in the tragic deaths of twenty employees. Four workers died after attempting to escape by jumping from the fourth floor, highlighting the dangerous working conditions of the era.
• Roy Harris' 8th Symphony Premiere Renowned American composer Roy Harris' 8th Symphony premiered in San Francisco, California, showcasing the vibrant mid-20th-century classical music scene and Harris' distinctive compositional style.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1962

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1962

January 17, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1962 can also be written as 1/17/1962 in the US and as 17/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1962:

• Jim Carrey

  Iconic Canadian-American comedian and actor renowned for his exaggerated physical comedy and memorable roles in comedies like 'Ace Ventura',...

• Sebastian Junger

  Award-winning American journalist, author, and documentarian known for his compelling non-fiction works about extreme human experiences,...

• Joseph C Phillips
• Dan Gilbert (businessman)

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1962:

• Gerrit Achterberg

  Renowned Dutch poet known for his profound and introspective poetry, who lived a relatively short life but made significant contributions to...

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on January 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1962 was The Twist by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Chubby Checker - The Twist
2. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
3. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
4. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Mr Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Sandy Nelson - Let There Be Drums
4. Neil Sedaka - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
5. Danny Williams - Moon River

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1962 was I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) by Barbara George, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Unchain My Heart
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
4. Ike & Tina Turner - Poor Fool
5. Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 02:33 pm and setting at 05:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Someone born on January 17, 1962 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 27 days old,

or 3304 weeks

or 23128 days old,

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

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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

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

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