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October 17, 1962 was the 290th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 17, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 17, 1962, who was born and died on October 17, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett), movies (e.g. The Manchurian Candidate, directed by John Frankenheimer), TV series (e.g. Romeo And Juliet) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1962?
- October 17, 1962: What happened on that day?
- October 17, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1962?
- October 17, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 17, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 17, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1962?
What day of the week was October 17, 1962?
October 17, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1962 can also be written as 10/17/1962 in the US and as 17/10/1962 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1962:
- Yanks beat giants for 20th world championship
October 17, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 17, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1962 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:42 pm and setting at 12:45 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1962.
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Who was born on October 17, 1962?
Famous people born on October 17, 1962:
![Mike Judge]()
Mike JudgeAmerican voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
- Jay Humphries
American basketball player.
- Kenneth Lonergan
Award-winning playwright and screenwriter known for 'Manchester by the Sea'.
- Glenn Braggs
American baseball player.
- Bill Robertson
American police officer was killed and shot by a sniper in september 1994 while he was patrolling in a police van marked with his name.
- Fle Flea
Musician.
- Manute Bol
Athlete.
- John Dorge
Australian basketball centre (1996 olympics).
- Mark Ibold
- Peter Greenwood
- Juan Ávalos
- Yvon Pouliquen
- Sabine Snauweaert
- Michael Craig «Mike» Judge
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Felicity Jones]()
Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
![Wyclef Jean]()
Wyclef JeanWyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftRenowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
![Rob Marshall]()
Rob MarshallAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel KnievelAmerican daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
![Jean Arthur]()
Jean ArthurAmerican singer and actress (d. 1991).
![Gary Puckett]()
Gary PuckettAmerican musician semi-famous in 1960s with his band, gary puckett and union gap.
October 17, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 6 months old,
or 738 months and 2 days old,
or 3209 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22465 days old,
if you were born on October 17, 1962.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1962?
There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 17, 1962.
October 17, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1962:
- Natalyia Goncharova
Renowned Russian avant-garde artist.
- János Wenk
- Natal'ja Sergeevna Gončarova
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Teresa Brewer]()
Teresa BrewerAmerican jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
![Levi Stubbs]()
Levi StubbsAmerican baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
![Joan Hickson]()
Joan HicksonBritish actress (born in 1906).
![John Stuart]()
John StuartActor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
![Anne Crawford]()
Anne CrawfordActress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
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October 17, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1962:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1962 was Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 17, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
- The 4 Seasons - Sherry
- The Contours - Do You Love Me
- The Crystals - He's A Rebel
- Frank Ifield - I Remember You
October 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 17, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tornados - Telstar
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Tommy Roe - Sheila
- Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
- Elvis Presley - She's Not You
October 17, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1962 was Do You Love Me by The Contours, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 17, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Contours - Do You Love Me
- Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
- The 4 Seasons - Sherry
- Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
- Brook Benton - Lie To Me
October 17, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Manchurian Candidate
Release year: 1962
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury
Country: United States of America
Gay Purr-ee
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Abe Levitow
Starring: Judy Garland, Robert Goulet, Red Buttons, Paul Frees
Escape from East Berlin
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Robert Siodmak
Starring: Don Murray, Christine Kaufmann, Werner Klemperer, Ingrid van Bergen
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Ralph Nelson
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris
Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Franz Antel
Starring: Heinz Erhardt, Karin Dor, Harald Juhnke, Ann Smyrner
October 17, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 17, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Romeo and Juliet
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Carlo Carlei
Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln
Release year: 1962
McHale's Navy
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Bryan Spicer
Country: United States of America
The Saint
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
The Beverly Hillbillies
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Penelope Spheeris
Country: United States of America
October 17, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Letters From The Earth
By: Mark Twain
This is an unabridged and unaltered edition that includes the Prologue and all 11 Letters with footnotes.
Dearly Beloved
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Anne Morrow Lindbergh's bestseller, Dearly Beloved, is set in June. This is a wonderful moment when the "gathered together", not only look at this couple, but also their lives, hopes and fears.
A Shade Of Difference
By: Allen Drury
This is the sequel to Advise and Consent, the Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller. A novel about the United Nations and racial friction by Allen Drury.
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
October 17, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 17, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on October 17, 1962?
On October 17, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1962?
On October 17, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1962?
On October 17, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
What happened in 1962?
1962 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
- 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
- Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome
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What was the calendar for October 1962?
October 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
