Thursday January 18, 1962: on this day

January 18, 1962 was the 18th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 18, 1962, who was born and died on January 18, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Twist by Chubby Checker), movies (e.g. Jules and Jim, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Bonsoir) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 18th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1962?


January 18, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 18th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1962 can also be written as 1/18/1962 in the US and as 18/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

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January 18, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1962:

  • Southern university closed due to demonstrations
  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
  • Us begins spraying foliage in vietnam to reveal viet cong guerrillas.

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January 18, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 18, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 18th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 18, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:21 pm and setting at 06:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Who was born on January 18, 1962?


Famous people born on January 18, 1962:

  • Alison Arngrim

    Actress (nellie–little house of the prairie).

  • Al-Hilli Saad

    British engineer of iraki heritage (english-born iraki), was the victim of the annecy shootings on a parking spot, and drove a red bmw.

  • David O'Connor

    American horse rider.

  • Roberto Pedicini
  • Bálint Miskovicz
  • Eduardo José Gomes Camessele Mendes
  • Mauro Boccafresca
  • Pipin Ferreras
  • Tamara Gverdts'iteli
  • Cozell McQueen
  • Francisco Ferreras

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

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January 18, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 11 days old,

or 3245 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22716 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 18, 1962?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 18, 1962.

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January 18, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1962:

  • Raymond Moulaert

    Composer dies at 86.

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1962:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 18, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1962 was The Twist by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 18, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Twist
  2. - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
  3. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  4. - Can't Help Falling In Love
  5. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

January 18, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 18, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Stranger On The Shore
  3. - Let There Be Drums
  4. - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
  5. - Moon River

January 18, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1962 was I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) by Barbara George, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 18, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
  2. - Unchain My Heart
  3. - Lost Someone
  4. - Poor Fool
  5. - Turn On Your Love Light

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January 18, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jules and Jim

Jules and Jim

Release year: 1962

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, Henri Serre, Vanna Urbino

Country: United States of America

The Three Stooges Meet Hercules

The Three Stooges Meet Hercules

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Joe DeRita, Vicki Trickett

The Magic Sword

The Magic Sword

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bert I. Gordon

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, Gary Lockwood, Anne Helm

My Geisha

My Geisha

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Yves Montand, Edward G. Robinson, Robert Cummings

Tender Is the Night

Tender Is the Night

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Jennifer Jones, Jason Robards, Joan Fontaine, Tom Ewell

January 18, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

Release year: 1961

Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diver Dan

Diver Dan

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Various

January 18, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart

The Ivy Tree

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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 Coming Fury by Bruce Catton

The Coming Fury

By:

Notes on dust jacket: Bruce Catton's book about the Civil War is both a wide-ranging and a comprehensive work of art.

I Met A Lady by Howard Spring

I Met A Lady

By:

Howard Spring wrote about his life as George Ledra in this reprint. The novel spans the two World Wars.

I Should Have Kissed Her More by Alexander King

I Should Have Kissed Her More

By:

KING OF THE STATETELLERS - The favorite raconteur for millions of TV viewers! Bestseller of MINE ENEMY GETS OLDER, and MAY THIS HOUSE SAFE FROM TIGERS! ALEXANDER KING will tell you

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

January 18, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 18, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on January 18, 1962?

On January 18, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1962?

On January 18, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1962?

On January 18, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of January. 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 January 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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 January 1962?

January 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Thursday January 18, 1962