What happened on Thursday September 20, 1962?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1962:

• James Meredith Barred from University of Mississippi James Meredith, an African-American student, was temporarily prevented from entering the University of Mississippi, highlighting the systemic racial barriers in higher education during the early 1960s Civil Rights movement.
• Ben Bella Wins First Democratic Election in Independent Algeria Ahmed Ben Bella was elected as the first Prime Minister of Algeria in a historic democratic election following the country's independence from French colonial rule. This marked a significant milestone in Algeria's post-colonial political development.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Sep. 20, 1962

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 1962

September 20, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1962 can also be written as 9/20/1962 in the US and as 20/9/1962 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 1962 in September 1962 calendar

Famous people born on September 20, 1962:

• Jim Al-Khalili

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1962:

• Conrad Helfrich

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on September 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
2. Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
3. Tommy Roe - Sheila
4. Booker T. & The M.G.s - Green Onions
5. Rick Nelson - Teen Age Idol

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
2. Elvis Presley - She's Not You
3. Bobby Darin - Things
4. Ronnie Carroll - Roses Are Red (My Love)
5. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 1962 was You Beat Me To The Punch by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
2. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
3. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
4. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
5. The Contours - Do You Love Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 20, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:03 pm and setting at 02:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on September 20, 1962

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Someone born on September 20, 1962 is:

62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 3 days old,

or 3265 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22861 days old,

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

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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

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

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