Friday April 20, 1962: on this day

April 20, 1962 was the 110th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 20, 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 20, 1962, who was born and died on April 20, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 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 20th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 1962?


April 20, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 110th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1962 can also be written as 4/20/1962 in the US and as 20/4/1962 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1962 in April 1962 calendar

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April 20, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1962:

  • Nasa civilian pilot neil a armstrong takes x-15 to 63,250 m
  • New orleans citizens co gives free 1-way ride to blacks to move north
  • Oas-leader ex-general salan arrested in algiers
  • May ndash the hulk debuts with ''the incredible hulk'' #1 by stan lee and jack kirby.
  • Norwich city wins the english league cup, beating rochdale in the final.
  • Dayton hudson corporation opens the first of its target discount stores in roseville, minnesota.

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April 20, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 20, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 20, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 06:21 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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Who was born on April 20, 1962?


Famous people born on April 20, 1962:

  • Miliyah Benson

    Miliyah Benson was an acclaimed American author known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious novels.

  • Marleena Sato

    Marleena Sato is a highly respected physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Thekla Hartmann

    German journalist and television presenter.

  • Karris Bauer

    Karris Bauer is a renowned German physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Crecencio Martínez

    Contemporary sculptor known for his innovative use of materials and abstract forms.

  • Latacha Morel

    Latacha Morel was a Haitian-Canadian novelist known for her novels that explored the complexities of the Haitian diaspora.

  • Nyna Smirnova

    Nyna Smirnova is a Russian scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics.

  • Jerney Smit

    Jerney Smit is a Dutch visual artist known for her abstract paintings and sculptures.

  • Dustina Fitzgerald

    Dustina Fitzgerald is an Irish-American author known for her novels exploring themes of identity and social justice.

  • Bera Klingner

    Bera Klingner is a German biologist known for her research on plant-insect interactions.

  • Candance Fleming

    Award-winning author of children's books known for her engaging storytelling.

  • Olivier Petre-Grenouilleau

    French historian and specialist in the history slavery.

  • Henry Joseph Nasiff Jr (AKA

    Hank the angry dranken dwarf), american radio personality (d. 2001).

  • Hank the Angry Dwarf

    American actor and comedian (d. 2001).

  • Brian Shimer
  • Peter Segal
  • Thomas Schwab
  • Volodymyr Ljutyj
  • Andrea Ballarin
  • Romano Benet

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 11 months old,

or 743 months and 9 days old,

or 3232 weeks

or 22624 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 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 20, 1962?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1962.

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April 20, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1962:

  • Arthur Harmat

    Composer dies at 76.

  • Jesse G Vincent

    Engineer who created the first v-12 engine dies at the age of 82.

  • Alberto Cibrario
  • Giorgio Dal Piaz
  • Paul Ernest Bilkey

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th

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April 20, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1962:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 1962:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1962:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 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 20, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 20, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 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:

  1. - Good Luck Charm
  2. - Johnny Angel
  3. - Mashed Potato Time
  4. - Slow Twistin'
  5. - Young World

April 20, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 20, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 20, 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:

  1. - Wonderful Land
  2. - Dream Baby
  3. - Tell Me What He Said
  4. - Hey Baby
  5. - Hey Little Girl

April 20, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 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 20, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 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:

  1. - Soul Twist
  2. - Mashed Potato Time
  3. - Love Letters
  4. - Twistin' The Night Away
  5. - Slow Twistin'

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April 20, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 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

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

Hands of a Stranger

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Newt Arnold

Starring: Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah, Ted Otis

The Counterfeit Traitor

The Counterfeit Traitor

Release year: 1962

Directed by: George Seaton

Starring: William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz

The Horizontal Lieutenant

The Horizontal Lieutenant

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus

Eegah

Eegah

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Arch Hall Sr.

Starring: Arch Hall Jr., Marilyn Manning, Richard Kiel, Arch Hall Sr.

April 20, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

Benny Hill

Benny Hill

Release year: 1962

Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Space Angel

Space Angel

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Dick Darley

On the Road

On the Road

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Walter Salles

The Dakotas

The Dakotas

Release year: 1962

Starring: Larry Ward, Jack Elam, Chad Everett, Michael Greene

Country: United States of America

April 20, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Prologue To Love by Taylor Caldwell

A Prologue To Love

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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.

The Fox In The Attic by Richard Hughes

The Fox In The Attic

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The Fox in the Attic is a tale of great suspense, growing horror, and Richard Hughes's historic historical fiction "The Human Predicament" is widely acclaimed.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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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 …

Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter

Chairman Of The Bored

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First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

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The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …

April 20, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 20, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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Who was the US President on April 20, 1962?

On April 20, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1962?

On April 20, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1962?

On April 20, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),

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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 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.

Discover how April 1962 calendar looked like.

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