What happened on Sunday June 17, 1962?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1962:

• Brazil Wins 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile In a thrilling match at Santiago, Brazil defeated Czechoslovakia 3-1 to claim their second consecutive FIFA World Cup title. This victory solidified Brazil's emerging dominance in international soccer and showcased the talents of legendary players like Pelé and Garrincha.
• Jack Nicklaus Wins First US Open Golf Championship Jack Nicklaus, a rising golf prodigy, won the 62nd US Golf Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, shooting a total score of 283. This victory marked the beginning of his legendary professional career and a significant moment in golf history.
• Lou Brock's Polo Grounds Home Run Lou Brock hit a remarkable home run into the right-center field bleachers of the historic Polo Grounds, becoming the second player to achieve this feat.
• Sandra Haynie Wins LPGA Cosmopolitan Golf Open Sandra Haynie secured victory at the LPGA Cosmopolitan Golf Open, highlighting women's achievements in professional golf during this era.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1962

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1962

June 17, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1962 can also be written as 6/17/1962 in the US and as 17/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1962:

• Lio

  Belgian pop singer and actress who was a prominent musical icon in France and Belgium during the 1980s, known for her unique stage name...

• Jerry Falwell

  Prominent conservative Christian pastor who founded Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and was a significant figure in the American...

• Michael Monroe

  Finnish rock musician, lead singer of the bands Hanoi Rocks and Demolition 23, known for his significant contributions to the rock music...

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1962:

• Olinto Cristina

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on June 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Johnny Tillotson - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
4. Gene Pitney - (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance
5. Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
3. Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
4. Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
5. The Marvelettes - Playboy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 06:00 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.

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Someone born on June 17, 1962 is:

62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 27 days old,

or 3282 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22977 days old,

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

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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

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

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