What happened on Monday September 17, 1962?

Here's what happened on September 17, 1962:

• Justice Department Files First Lawsuit Against School Segregation The United States Justice Department filed its first federal lawsuit challenging racial segregation in public schools, marking a significant milestone in the Civil Rights Movement. This legal action represented a critical step towards dismantling the systemic racial discrimination embedded in the American educational system.
• NASA Selects Nine New Astronauts for Space Program US space officials announced the selection of nine new astronauts for the emerging Gemini and Apollo space flight programs. This recruitment represented a pivotal moment in the Space Race, bringing fresh talent and expertise to NASA's ambitious space exploration initiatives.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Sep. 17, 1962

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 1962

September 17, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 260th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1962 can also be written as 9/17/1962 in the US and as 17/9/1962 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 1962 in September 1962 calendar

Famous people born on September 17, 1962:

• Baz Luhrmann

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• Fátima Bernardes

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• Paul Feig
• Dustin Nguyen

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on September 17th

Famous people died on September 17, 1962:

• Stella Adams
• Francesco Flora
• Lamberto Picasso

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on September 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
2. Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
3. Tommy Roe - Sheila
4. Booker T. & The M.G.s - Green Onions
5. Rick Nelson - Teen Age Idol

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
2. Elvis Presley - She's Not You
3. Bobby Darin - Things
4. Ronnie Carroll - Roses Are Red (My Love)
5. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1962 was You Beat Me To The Punch by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
2. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
3. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
4. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
5. The Contours - Do You Love Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 17, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 11:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on September 17, 1962

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Someone born on September 17, 1962 is:

62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 27 days old,

or 3269 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22885 days old,

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

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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

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

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