Sunday January 21, 1962: on this day

January 21, 1962 was the 21st day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 21, 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 January 21, 1962, who was born and died on January 21, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 21, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Twist by Chubby Checker), movies (e.g. Jules and Jim, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Bonsoir) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 21st, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 21, 1962?


January 21, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 21st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1962 can also be written as 1/21/1962 in the US and as 21/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

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January 21, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 1962:

  • Jfk arrives in uruguay
  • Snow falls in san francisco

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January 21, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on January 21st, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 21, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 21, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:03 pm and setting at 08:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Feb 19, 1962.

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Who was born on January 21, 1962?


Famous people born on January 21, 1962:

  • Marie Trintignant

    French actress and daughter of jean-louis trintingnant, actor and actress/director, and nadine marquand trintingant, actress/director.

  • Isabelle Nanty

    Isabelle nanty is a french actress and director known for her roles in popular french comedies such as 'amélie' and 'the visitors'.

  • Tyler Cowen

    Tyler Cowen is an American economist known for his work in the field of public choice theory.

  • Erik Verlinde

    Known for his work on string theory and theoretical physics.

  • Zoran Thaler

    Slovenian politician.

  • Gabriele Pin

    Italian footballer and coach.

  • Brian Hildebrand

    American wrestler referee (d. 1999).

  • Anne Bossy

    French engineer, who was the president of girl guides in france between 1999 and 2004.

  • Maurizio Vanadia

    Scala theater's main italian dancer and fianca(c), marina berlusconi, 2002 (daughter-of-the-premier).

  • József Demeter
  • Ali Benhalima
  • Christian Thary
  • Ronald dela Rosa
  • Małgorzata Janowicz

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput

    Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.

  • Geena Davis
    Geena Davis

    American actress.

  • Emma Bunton
    Emma Bunton

    British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.

  • Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard

    Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw

    British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.

  • Marina Foïs
    Marina Foïs

    French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

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January 21, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 4 days old,

or 3248 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22740 days old,

if you were born on January 21, 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 January 21, 1962?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

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

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

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January 21, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 21, 1962:

  • Arturo Bragaglia
  • Harry Dickason
  • Georges Gimel

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

Famous deaths on January 21st:

  • Geeta Bali
    Geeta Bali

    Geeta Bali was a popular Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films in the 1950s and early 1960s.

  • George Orwell
    George Orwell

    British essayist and novelist.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

  • Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan

    American actress, known as "oomph girl".

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.

  • Kaye Ballard
    Kaye Ballard

    American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.

  • Louie Anderson
    Louie Anderson

    Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.

  • Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 21st

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January 21, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 21, 1962:

  • National Hugging Day
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
  • Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
  • UN Arms Day
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January 21, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 21, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1962 was The Twist by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 21, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 21, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Twist
  2. - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
  3. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  4. - Can't Help Falling In Love
  5. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 21, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 21, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Stranger On The Shore
  3. - Let There Be Drums
  4. - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
  5. - Moon River

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1962 was I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) by Barbara George, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 21, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 21, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
  2. - Unchain My Heart
  3. - Lost Someone
  4. - Poor Fool
  5. - Turn On Your Love Light

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January 21, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 21, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jules and Jim

Jules and Jim

Release year: 1962

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, Henri Serre, Vanna Urbino

Country: United States of America

The Three Stooges Meet Hercules

The Three Stooges Meet Hercules

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Joe DeRita, Vicki Trickett

The Magic Sword

The Magic Sword

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bert I. Gordon

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, Gary Lockwood, Anne Helm

My Geisha

My Geisha

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Yves Montand, Edward G. Robinson, Robert Cummings

Tender Is the Night

Tender Is the Night

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Jennifer Jones, Jason Robards, Joan Fontaine, Tom Ewell

January 21, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 21, 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:

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

Release year: 1961

Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diver Dan

Diver Dan

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Various

January 21, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 21, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Judas Tree by A.J. Cronin

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Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

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The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

By:

Clock Without Hands is McCullers's most powerful statement about race, class and justice. It was set in Georgia just before court-ordered integration.

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

The Incredible Journey

By:

Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.

Mila 18 by Leon Uris

Mila 18

By:

It was a period of crisis, tragedy, and transcendent courage and determination. Leon Uris's brilliant novel is set during the ghetto revolt that defied Nazi rule. The Jews of Warsaw bravely faced Wehrmacht tanks with homemade guns and bare fists. …

January 21, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 21, 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 January 21, 1962?

On January 21, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 21, 1962?

On January 21, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1962?

On January 21, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 21st?

January 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of January. 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 January 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
  • 2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

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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 January 1962?

January 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Sunday January 21, 1962