What happened on Saturday May 19, 1962?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1962:

• Ho Chi Minh Trail Organization Begins The North Vietnamese Army initiates the organization of the Ho Chi Minh trail, a critical supply route that would play a pivotal role in the Vietnam War, running through Laos and Cambodia into South Vietnam.
• Kennedy Birthday Celebration at Madison Square Garden A star-studded birthday celebration for President John F. Kennedy takes place at Madison Square Garden, featuring Marilyn Monroe's provocative and memorable performance of 'Happy Birthday Mr. President'.
• US Nuclear Test at Christmas Island The United States conducts an atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island, part of the ongoing Cold War nuclear testing program.
• Stan Musial Breaks National League Hit Record Baseball legend Stan Musial sets a new National League record by surpassing Honus Wagner's hit total with 3,431 hits, solidifying his place as one of the greatest players in baseball history.
• Indonesian Military Action in New Guinea Indonesian paratroopers conduct a strategic landing operation in New Guinea, reflecting the geopolitical tensions of the early 1960s.
• 88th Preakness Stakes Horse Race Jockey John Rotz rides Greek Money to victory in the 88th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in a time of 1:56.2.
• Broadway Musical Premiere 'Bravo, Giovanni' opens at the Broadhurst Theater in New York City, running for 76 performances.
• Chad Mitchell Trio Music Chart Entry The Chad Mitchell Trio's song 'John Birch Society' reaches #99 on the music charts.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from May. 19, 1962

Newspapers from May. 19, 1962

May 19, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 139th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1962 can also be written as 5/19/1962 in the US and as 19/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1962 in May 1962 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1962:

• Iain Harvie

  Scottish rock guitarist known for his work with the band Del Amitri, famous for their hit song 'Nothing Ever Happens'.

• Boz Boorer
• Marcos Witt
• Maitena Burundarena

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1962:

• Gabriele Münter

  German painter (d. 1962).

• Alessandro Degai

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on May 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
2. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
4. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
5. Jay and the Americans - She Cried

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
2. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
3. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
4. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
5. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
2. Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
3. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
4. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Night Train

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 19, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 06:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1962

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Someone born on May 19, 1962 is:

63 years and 4 days old,

or 756 months and 4 days old,

or 3287 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23015 days old,

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

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 19th 2026.

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

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

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