Thursday December 20, 1962: on this day

December 20, 1962 was the 354th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 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 December 20, 1962, who was born and died on December 20, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Telstar by The Tornadoes), movies (e.g. To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by Robert Mulligan), TV series (e.g. Make A Wish) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 1962?


December 20, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 354th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1962 can also be written as 12/20/1962 in the US and as 20/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

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December 20, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1962:

  • D sjostakovitz opera katerina ismailova, premieres in moscow
  • Osmond brothers debut on andy williams show

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 20, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on December 20, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 01:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1963.

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Who was born on December 20, 1962?


Famous people born on December 20, 1962:

  • Domenico Gargano

    Italian bank robber who attempted a crime so poorly that it was a joke.

  • Thomas Newberry

    Nfl guard (pittsburgh steelers).

  • Kazumi Shimizu
  • Darío Siviski
  • Stefano Tessarin
  • Doug Wright
  • Hoyt Corkins
  • Corrado Mastantuono
  • Marco Mazzieri
  • José Luis Manzano
  • Francesco Zizola

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

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


You are 61 years 3 months old,

or 735 months and 9 days old,

or 3197 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22380 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 20, 1962?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 20, 1962:

  • Emil Artin

    Austrian mathematician known for his work in algebraic number theory.

  • Luis Abraham Delgadillo

    Composer dies at 75.

  • Erik William Gustav Leidzen

    Composer dies at 68.

  • Alberto Busancano
  • Archibald Christie
  • Gertrude d'Asburgo-Lorena
  • Battista Pisa

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

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

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


Holidays on December 20, 1962:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 1962:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornadoes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Telstar
  2. - Limbo Rock
  3. - Return To Sender
  4. - Bobby's Girl
  5. - Big Girls Don't Cry

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 20, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Return To Sender
  2. - Lovesick Blues
  3. - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
  4. - Dance With The Guitar Man
  5. - Sun Arise

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1962 was Release Me by "Little Esther" Phillips, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 20, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 20, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Release Me
  2. - You Are My Sunshine
  3. - Big Girls Don't Cry
  4. - Hotel Happiness
  5. - Two Lovers

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

The most popular movies on December 20, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy

Country: United States of America

Days of Wine and Roses

Days of Wine and Roses

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Lee Remick, Charles Bickford, Jack Klugman

Country: United States of America

Taras Bulba

Taras Bulba

Release year: 1962

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Tony Curtis, Yul Brynner, Christine Kaufmann, Sam Wanamaker

Country: United States of America

Who's Got the Action?

Who's Got the Action?

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Daniel Mann

Starring: Dean Martin, Lana Turner, Eddie Albert, Walter Matthau

The Trial

The Trial

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Arnoldo Foà, Jess Hahn, Billy Kearns

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Make a Wish

Make a Wish

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

City Beneath the Sea

City Beneath the Sea

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bud Boetticher

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Carlo Carlei

Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln

Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln

Release year: 1962

McHale's Navy

McHale's Navy

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bryan Spicer

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular videogames on December 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

history

Who was the US President on December 20, 1962?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 20, 1962?

On December 20, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. 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 December 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

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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 December 1962?

December 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1962 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 20, 1962