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April 18, 1962 was the 108th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 18, 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 April 18, 1962, who was born and died on April 18, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 18, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Road to Hong Kong, directed by Norman Panama), TV series (e.g. Brothers In Law) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 18th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 18, 1962?
- April 18, 1962: What happened on that day?
- April 18, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 18, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 18, 1962?
- April 18, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 18, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- April 18, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 18, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- April 18, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 18, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 18, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 18, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 18, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 18, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on April 18, 1962?
What day of the week was April 18, 1962?
April 18, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 108th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 18, 1962 can also be written as 4/18/1962 in the US and as 18/4/1962 in UK and Europe.
April 18, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 18, 1962:
- 16th nba championship: boston celtics beat los angeles lakers, 4 games to 3.
April 18, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 18, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 18th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 18, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 18, 1962 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 April 18, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:24 pm and setting at 05:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.
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Who was born on April 18, 1962?
Famous people born on April 18, 1962:
![Poonam Dhillon]()
Poonam DhillonIndian actress and model.
- Alyria Delacroix
Alyria Delacroix is a French essayist whose works explore the intersection of literature, philosophy, and social commentary.
- Elasia Fernandez
Elasia Fernandez is a renowned Argentinian essayist and literary critic who has written extensively on Latin American literature.
- Helia Nunes
Helia Nunes is a Portuguese novelist known for her novels that delve into the complexities of human relationships.
- Karen Handel
Karen Handel is an American politician who served as the U.S.
- Jeff Dunham
Famous ventriloquist known for his comedic performances with puppet characters.
- Mick Sweda heavy metal (Bulletboys
King kobra - "ready to strike!".
- Nick Farr-Jones
Australian rugby player and sportscaster.
- Shirlie Hollman
Rocker (pepsi & shirley - "all right now").
- Wilber Marshall
Nfl linebacker (new york jets).
- Gerhard Redl
- Andrea Sepsei
- Serse Soverini
- Matteo Boniciolli
- Jan Björklund
Whose famous birthday is on April 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 18th:
![David Tennant]()
David TennantDavid tennant is a scottish actor known for his role as the tenth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.
![James Woods]()
James WoodsAmerican actor who is known for his ability to play charmingly bad guys.
![America Ferrera]()
America FerreraAmerican actress who played the title role in "ugly betty," an american television series.
![Melissa Joan Hart]()
Melissa Joan HartMelissa joan hart is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows sabrina the teenage witch and clarissa explains it all.
![Britt Robertson]()
Britt RobertsonBritt robertson is an american movie actress known for her roles in the longest ride, tomorrowland, and girlboss.
![Eric Roberts]()
Eric RobertsEric roberts is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as the dark knight and runaway train.
![Amanda Sthers]()
Amanda SthersShe is also known by the name amanda maruani.
![Eli Roth]()
Eli RothAmerican filmmaker; he was known for his horror film "cabin fever", which he bought for $2 million.
![Hayley Mills]()
Hayley MillsBritish actress.
![Régis Wargnier]()
Régis WargnierFrench film director, producer, screenwriter, and film score composer.
April 18, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years old,
or 744 months
or 3235 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22646 days old,
if you were born on April 18, 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 April 18, 1962?
There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 18, 1962.
April 18, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 18, 1962:
- Jules Lecoutre
- Oscar van Rappard
What famous deaths happened on April 18th?
Famous deaths on April 18th:
![Pierre Desproges]()
Pierre DesprogesFrench humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.
![Betty Compson]()
Betty CompsonActress (barker.
- Mally Einstein
Mally Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics.
- Messiyah Einstein
Famous for developing the theory of relativity and the equation E=mc^2.
- Kartel Einstein
Theoretical physicist known for the theory of relativity.
- Alegend Einstein
Developed the theory of relativity.
- Glyndon Einstein
Glyndon Einstein was a renowned German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern...
- Alyus Einstein
Famous physicist who developed the theory of relativity.
- Albert Einstein
German-swiss-american scientist, a physicist who developed the theory of relativity in 1905, and the general theory in 1916, laying the...
- Adream Einstein
Adream Einstein was a renowned physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the most important scientific theories of the 20th...
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April 18, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 18, 1962:
- Blessed Idesbald van der Gracht (d. 1167), patron saint of fishermen and Flemish nobility
- Marie de l'Incarnation (1566 ? 1618)
- The Cheat's Cheatday on homestarrunner.com
- Zimbabwe ? Independence Day.
- Iran - Army Day
Saints celebrated on April 18, 1962:
- Saint Werner (d. 1287)
- Saint Galdino (d. 1176)
- Saint Perfecto (d. 850)
- Saint Agia (Aya) (d. 707)
- Saint Timon
- Saint Ursmarus (d. 713)
- Saint Eusebius (d. 526)
- Saint Apollonius (d. 185/6)
- Saint Emma
April 18, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 18, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 18, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 18, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 18, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'
- Rick Nelson - Young World
April 18, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 18, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 18, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
- Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
- Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
April 18, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 1962 was Soul Twist by King Curtis And The Noble Knights, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 18, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 18, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Ketty Lester - Love Letters
- Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
- Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'
April 18, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 18, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Road to Hong Kong
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Norman Panama
Starring: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Joan Collins, Robert Morley
Hands of a Stranger
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Newt Arnold
Starring: Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah, Ted Otis
The Counterfeit Traitor
Release year: 1962
Directed by: George Seaton
Starring: William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz
The Horizontal Lieutenant
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Starring: Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus
Eegah
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Arch Hall Sr.
Starring: Arch Hall Jr., Marilyn Manning, Richard Kiel, Arch Hall Sr.
April 18, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 18, 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:
Brothers in Law
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roy Boulting
Benny Hill
Release year: 1962
Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Space Angel
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Dick Darley
On the Road
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Walter Salles
The Dakotas
Release year: 1962
Starring: Larry Ward, Jack Elam, Chad Everett, Michael Greene
Country: United States of America
April 18, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 18, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
My Life In Court
By: Louis Nizer
2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.
In The Clearing
By: Robert Frost
This collection was Robert Frost's last collection of poems, and it became a national bestseller upon its publication.
The Ivy Tree
By: Mary Stewart
Mary Grey had travelled from Canada to Northumberland, the country of her forebears. The shout broke the silence as she enjoyed the orderly, sparse beauty of England's northern fallss.
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 …
A Prologue To Love
By: Taylor Caldwell
There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.
April 18, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 18, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on April 18, 1962?
On April 18, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 18, 1962?
On April 18, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 18, 1962?
On April 18, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 18th?
April 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of April. 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 April 18th, such as:
- 2019 - 14 people were killed in a gun attack in pakistan on a bus during the 2019 makran massacre
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. it was revealed that an israeli airstrike against an airbase in syria had recently been launched at an iranian tor missile defense system.
- 2017 - The egyptian ministry of antiquities announced the discovery of 8 mummies and 10 colorful sarcophagi in an ancient tomb located near the valley of the kings, luxor.
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 April 1962?
April 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
