What happened on Monday January 22, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 22, 1962:

• OAS Bombing of French Foreign Ministry On January 22, 1962, the Organisation armée secrète (OAS), a far-right paramilitary organization opposed to Algerian independence, conducted a terrorist attack by bombing the French Foreign Ministry in Paris. This violent act was part of the group's desperate attempts to prevent Algeria's decolonization and maintain French control.
• OAS Suspends Cuba's Membership On January 22, 1962, the Organization of American States (OAS) officially suspended Cuba's membership, marking a significant diplomatic escalation during the Cold War era. This action was a direct response to Cuba's alignment with the Soviet Union and its communist ideology, which was viewed as a threat by other nations in the Western Hemisphere.
• East Germany Reintroduces Conscription On January 22, 1962, the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) reinstated mandatory military service, reflecting the ongoing tensions of the Cold War and the need to maintain military readiness in a divided Germany. This decision was part of the broader military strategy of the Warsaw Pact countries.

Events in 1962

January 22, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 22, 1962

Newspapers from Jan. 22, 1962

January 22, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1962 can also be written as 1/22/1962 in the US and as 22/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

Famous people born on January 22, 1962:

• Choi Min-sik

  Renowned South Korean actor famous for critically acclaimed films like 'Oldboy' and 'I Saw the Devil'.

• Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu

  Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, a constitutional monarch who serves as the head of state and head of Islam for Malaysia.

• François Verove

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on January 22nd

Famous people died on January 22, 1962:

• Umberto Prencipe

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on January 22nd

January 22, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1962 was Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
4. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Sue Thompson - Norman

January 22, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Mr Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Sandy Nelson - Let There Be Drums
4. Neil Sedaka - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
5. Danny Williams - Moon River

January 22, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 1962 was I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) by Barbara George, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Unchain My Heart
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Poor Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

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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 22, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 22, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 22, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 22, 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 22, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:00 pm and setting at 08:51 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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Your place in the Universe on January 22, 1962

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Someone born on January 22, 1962 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 1 day old,

or 3300 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23102 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 22, 1962?

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 22, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 22, 1962.

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