What happened on Thursday June 21, 1962?

About June 21st, 1962, in brief:

  • Historical events: USAF Major Robert M. White achieved a remarkable milestone in aerospace exploration by piloting the experimental X-15 rocket-powered aircraft to an extraordinary altitude of 75,190 meters (approximately 246,700 feet). This flight represented a significant advancement in high-altitude and near-space flight research, pushing the boundaries of human and technological capabilities in aviation.
  • Day of the week: June 21st, 1962 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles
  • #1 UK song: Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley
  • Popular movie: Hell Is for Heroes directed by Don Siegel

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June 21, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 21, 1962:

  • X-15 High-Altitude Flight Record USAF Major Robert M. White achieved a remarkable milestone in aerospace exploration by piloting the experimental X-15 rocket-powered aircraft to an extraordinary altitude of 75,190 meters (approximately 246,700 feet). This flight represented a significant advancement in high-altitude and near-space flight research, pushing the boundaries of human and technological capabilities in aviation.

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

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What day of the week was June 21, 1962?


June 21, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1962 can also be written as 6/21/1962 in the US and as 21/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 21, 1962?


Famous people born on June 21, 1962:

  • Viktor Tsoi

    Legendary Russian rock musician, lead singer of the iconic band Kino, who became a cultural hero in the Soviet Union and died tragically in...

  • Yvon Madiot

    Professional French racing cyclist who won the national road race championship in 1986, representing a significant achievement in his...

  • Viktor Coj
  • Pipilotti Rist

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June 21, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 21, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 18th and June 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You youtube
  2. - The Stripper youtube
  3. - Palisades Park youtube
  4. - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin' youtube
  5. - Stranger On The Shore youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

  1. - Good Luck Charm youtube
  2. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window youtube
  3. - Come Outside youtube
  4. - A Picture Of You youtube
  5. - Nut Rocker youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You youtube
  2. - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
  3. - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
  4. - Playboy
  5. - Snap Your Fingers
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June 21, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 21, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 21, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 10:48 pm and setting at 10:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1962.

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How old is someone born on June 21, 1962?


Someone born on June 21, 1962 is:

62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 22 days old,

or 3281 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22972 days old,

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

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

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