What happened on Friday December 21, 1962?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1962:

• Britain Purchases Polaris Missiles The United Kingdom agreed to purchase Polaris missiles from the United States, significantly enhancing its nuclear deterrence capabilities during the Cold War era. This strategic procurement demonstrated the close military cooperation between the two nations.
• US-Cuba Prisoner Exchange Accord The United States and Cuba reached an agreement to release the captured prisoners from the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. The accord involved exchanging the prisoners for $23 million worth of medical supplies and food, representing a diplomatic breakthrough during the Cold War tensions.
• Angolin Leaves Comecon Angolin (likely referring to Angola) withdrew from the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (Comecon), a Soviet-led economic organization. This action potentially signaled shifting political alignments during the Cold War period.
• Establishment of Rondane National Park Norway established Rondane National Park, marking the country's first national park. This significant environmental conservation effort protected a unique mountainous landscape, setting a precedent for future nature preservation in Norway.

Events in 1962

December 21, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 21, 1962

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1962

December 21, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 355th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1962 can also be written as 12/21/1962 in the US and as 21/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

Famous people died on December 21, 1962:

• Egidio Caspani

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on December 21st

December 21, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornadoes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. The Tornadoes - Telstar
2. Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
3. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
4. Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl
5. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry

December 21, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
2. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
3. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
4. Duane Eddy - Dance With The Guitar Man
5. Rolf Harris - Sun Arise

December 21, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1962 was Release Me by "Little Esther" Phillips, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
2. Ray Charles - You Are My Sunshine
3. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
4. Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness
5. Mary Wells - Two Lovers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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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 21, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 1962 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:52 am and setting at 02:00 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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Your place in the Universe on December 21, 1962

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Someone born on December 21, 1962 is:

62 years 4 months old,

or 748 months and 23 days old,

or 3255 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22790 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1962?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 21, 1962.

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