What happened on Thursday May 17, 1962?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1962:

• Martin Luther King Jr.'s White House Draft Submission On May 17, 1962, which marked the eighth anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. formally presented a comprehensive 50-page draft to the White House, highlighting ongoing civil rights concerns and proposed strategies for racial equality.
• Thalidomide Withdrawal in Japan On May 17, 1962, Japan withdrew the drug thalidomide from sale, marking a critical moment in addressing the global thalidomide crisis that had caused severe birth defects. This action represented a significant step in pharmaceutical safety and medical ethics.
• Marin County's BART District Withdrawal On May 17, 1962, Marin County officially withdrew from the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) district, a decision that would impact regional transportation planning in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from May. 17, 1962

Newspapers from May. 17, 1962

May 17, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1962 can also be written as 5/17/1962 in the US and as 17/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 1962 in May 1962 calendar

Famous people born on May 17, 1962:

• Craig Ferguson

  Scottish-American comedian, late-night TV host, and multi-talented entertainer who gained fame through 'The Drew Carey Show' and later...

• Ferenc Krausz

  Prize laureate for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter.

• Alan Johnston

  BBC correspondent who was kidnapped in Gaza in 2007, drawing international attention to media risks in conflict zones.

• Rosalind Picard

  Pioneering American engineer and computer scientist, co-founder of Affectiva, known for her work in artificial emotional intelligence.

• Kim Mulkey

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on May 17th

Famous people died on May 17, 1962:

• Arsenij Grigor'evič Golovko

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on May 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
2. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
4. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
5. Jay and the Americans - She Cried

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
2. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
3. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
4. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
5. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
2. Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
3. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
4. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Night Train

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:12 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1962

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Someone born on May 17, 1962 is:

63 years and 6 days old,

or 756 months and 6 days old,

or 3288 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23017 days old,

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

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 17th 2026.

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

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

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