What happened on Sunday July 22, 1962?

Here's what happened on July 22, 1962:

• Nelson Mandela's Arrest The South African government arrests anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela in Howick, charging him with incitement to rebellion, a pivotal moment in the struggle against racial segregation.
• Death of Marilyn Monroe Iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe is found dead from an overdose of sleeping pills and chloral hydrate, officially ruled a "probable suicide". Her mysterious death has been the subject of extensive speculation and conspiracy theories over the decades.
• Algeria's Independence Algeria proclaims independence from France, with Ahmed Ben Bella becoming the country's first president, marking the end of a long and bloody struggle for national sovereignty.
• Mariner 1 Venus Probe Failure NASA's first attempt to send a probe to Venus, Mariner 1, fails catastrophically during launch, falling into the Atlantic Ocean due to a guidance system error, representing a significant setback in early space exploration.
• First Trans-Atlantic Television Signal Telstar satellite successfully relays the first live trans-Atlantic television signal, a groundbreaking moment in global telecommunications technology.
• Laos Neutrality Agreement An international agreement is signed in Geneva, Switzerland, establishing the neutrality of Laos amidst Cold War tensions, aiming to prevent further conflict in Southeast Asia.
• Steve Albini Birth Steve Albini, influential music recording engineer and musician, is born, who would later become a significant figure in alternative and indie rock music production.
• Anti-Mosley Protest A crowd confronts and assaults a rally by Sir Oswald Mosley's right-wing Union Movement in London, reflecting ongoing tensions with far-right political movements.
• PGA Championship Gary Player wins the 44th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania, shooting a 278.
• LPGA Tournament Shirley Englehorn wins the LPGA Lady Carling Golf Tournament.
• Floyd Robinson's Perfect Batting Performance Chicago White Sox player Floyd Robinson achieves a remarkable feat, going 6 for 6 with all singles in a single game.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jul. 22, 1962

Newspapers from Jul. 22, 1962

July 22, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1962 can also be written as 7/22/1962 in the US and as 22/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

July 22, 1962 in July 1962 calendar

Famous people born on July 22, 1962:

• Alvin Robertson

  Professional basketball player known for his successful NBA career, particularly with the San Antonio Spurs during the 1980s.

• Daisy d'Errata
• Steve Albini

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on July 22nd

Famous people died on July 22, 1962:

• Carlo Sigismondi

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on July 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
2. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
3. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
4. David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper
5. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
3. Joe Henderson - Snap Your Fingers
4. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
5. The Orlons - The Wah Watusi

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 22, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 22, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:22 pm and setting at 12:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on July 22, 1962

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Someone born on July 22, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 22 days old,

or 3277 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22942 days old,

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

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 22nd 2025.

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

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

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