What happened on Thursday January 18, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 18, 1962:

• US Begins Defoliation in Vietnam The United States initiated a controversial military strategy of spraying defoliants in Vietnam to expose Viet Cong guerrilla positions, a tactic that would later be known for its significant environmental and health consequences.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing program.
• Southern University Demonstrations Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was closed due to civil rights demonstrations, reflecting the ongoing social tensions and racial struggles during the early 1960s.
• 1962 World Cup Team Drawing The drawing to determine the arrangement of the 16 teams for the 1962 FIFA World Cup took place in Santiago, Chile, the host country, setting the stage for the upcoming international football tournament.
• David O'Connor: Olympic Equestrian Silver Medalist David O'Connor, a prominent American equestrian athlete, won a silver medal in the three-day eventing competition at the 1996 Olympic Games, showcasing exceptional skill and representing the United States in international equestrian sports.
• Jeff Yagher: American Actor Jeff Yagher is an American actor known for his work in television and film, contributing to the entertainment industry with his performances.

Events in 1962

January 18, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 18, 1962

Newspapers from Jan. 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

Famous people born on January 18, 1962:

• Alison Arngrim

  American actress best known for her role as Nellie Oleson in the popular television series 'Little House on the Prairie', which aired from...

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on January 18th

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.

1. Chubby Checker - The Twist
2. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
3. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
4. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Barbara George - 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.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Mr Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Sandy Nelson - Let There Be Drums
4. Neil Sedaka - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
5. Danny Williams - 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 music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Unchain My Heart
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
4. Ike & Tina Turner - Poor Fool
5. Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 18, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on January 18, 1962

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Someone born on January 18, 1962 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 5 days old,

or 3300 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23106 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1962?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 18th 2026.

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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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