What happened on Saturday January 20, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 20, 1962:

• Death of Poet Robinson Jeffers Robinson Jeffers, a prominent American poet known for his distinctive style and themes of nature, environmentalism, and human relationships, passes away. Jeffers was a significant figure in the modernist poetry movement of the early to mid-20th century.
• J. Spencer Love, Textile Industry Titan, Passes Away J. Spencer Love, a remarkable American industrialist who transformed his career from a payroll clerk to the founder of Burlington Industries, dies at age 65. His life story represents a quintessential American narrative of entrepreneurial success and upward mobility in the mid-20th century textile industry.
• Broadway Theater Production of 'Kean' Concludes The theatrical production of 'Kean' at the Broadway Theater in New York City concludes after a run of 92 performances, marking the end of its theatrical engagement.

Events in 1962

January 20, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 20, 1962

Newspapers from Jan. 20, 1962

January 20, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 20th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1962 can also be written as 1/20/1962 in the US and as 20/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

Famous people born on January 20, 1962:

• Sophie Thompson

  Sophie Thompson is a renowned British actress with notable roles in popular films like 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' and the Harry Potter...

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on January 20th

Famous people died on January 20, 1962:

• Robinson Jeffers

  American poet and writer.

• Rodolfo Del Minio

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on January 20th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 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 20, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 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 20th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 20, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:07 pm and setting at 07:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Feb 19, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on January 20, 1962

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Someone born on January 20, 1962 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 3 days old,

or 3300 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23104 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1962?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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

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

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