What happened on Thursday April 19, 1962?

Here's what happened on April 19, 1962:

• NASA X-15 High-Altitude Flight NASA civilian pilot Joseph A. Walker successfully piloted the experimental X-15 aircraft to an impressive altitude of 46,900 meters, pushing the boundaries of high-altitude aerospace research and contributing to the advancement of aerospace technology during the early Space Race era.
• IBM Gemini Spacecraft Computer Contract McDonnell Aircraft Corporation awarded a significant $26,600,000 subcontract to IBM to develop the digital computer system for the Gemini spacecraft's guidance and navigation systems, a crucial technological milestone in the NASA space program.
• 66th Boston Marathon Eino Oksanen of Finland won the 66th Boston Marathon with an impressive time of 2:23:48, showcasing international athletic excellence in long-distance running.
• Al Unser Jr. Racing Career Begins Al Unser Jr., a notable Indy-car racer who would go on to achieve over ten significant wins in his career, began his journey in professional motorsports.

Events in 1962

April 19, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 19, 1962

Newspapers from Apr. 19, 1962

April 19, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 109th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1962 can also be written as 4/19/1962 in the US and as 19/4/1962 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1962 in April 1962 calendar

Famous people born on April 19, 1962:

• Jeff Dunham

  Renowned American stand-up comedian and ventriloquist known for his popular comedy specials and puppet characters.

• Al Unser

  Legendary American race car driver, part of the famous Unser racing family, with multiple Indianapolis 500 victories.

• Al Unser Jr.
• Dorian Yates

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1962:

• Teofilo Fontana

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on April 19th

April 19, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
3. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
4. Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'
5. Rick Nelson - Young World

April 19, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 19, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
2. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
3. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
4. Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
5. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl

April 19, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 19, 1962 was Soul Twist by King Curtis And The Noble Knights, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
2. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
3. Ketty Lester - Love Letters
4. Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
5. Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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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 19, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 19, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:22 pm and setting at 05:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on April 19, 1962

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Someone born on April 19, 1962 is:

63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 4 days old,

or 3292 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23045 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1962?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 19, 1962.

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