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About May 20th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 20, 1962, professional golfer Patty Berg won the LPGA Muskogee Civitan Golf Open. This victory added to her illustrious career, which included multiple major championship titles.
- Day of the week: May 20th, 1962 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Soldier Boy by The Shirelles
- #1 UK song: Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers
- Popular movie: To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan
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- May 20, 1962: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 20, 1962?
- Who was born on May 20, 1962?
- May 20, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- May 20, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- May 20, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 20, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 20, 1962?
- Back in 1962
May 20, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 20, 1962:
- Patty Berg Wins LPGA Muskogee Civitan Golf Open On May 20, 1962, professional golfer Patty Berg won the LPGA Muskogee Civitan Golf Open. This victory added to her illustrious career, which included multiple major championship titles. source: lpga.com
May 20, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 20, 1962?
Who was born on May 20, 1962?
Famous people born on May 20, 1962:
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Christiane FelscherinowGerman author and former heroin addict who wrote an influential autobiography about teenage drug addiction, which was adapted into the...
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Christiane F
May 20, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 20, 1962:
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Antonio Cortella
May 20, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 20, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 20, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Jay and the Americans - She Cried
May 20, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
- B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
- Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
May 20, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Night Train
May 20, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.
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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 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 20, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 20, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 20, 1962 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:15 pm and setting at 07:17 am.
The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.
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Someone born on May 20, 1962 is:
64 years 2 months old,
or 770 months and 17 days old,
or 3350 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23454 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1962?
There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 20th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 20, 1962.
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The history attached to May 20, 1962 includes Patty Berg Wins LPGA Muskogee Civitan Golf Open, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 20, 1962 included “Soldier Boy” by The Shirelles, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 20, 1962 included To Kill a Mockingbird, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
May 20, 1962 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Christiane Felscherinow, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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