Sunday July 22, 1962: on this day

July 22, 1962 was the 203rd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 22, 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 July 22, 1962, who was born and died on July 22, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 22, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton), movies (e.g. The Lion, directed by Jack Cardiff), TV series (e.g. Personally Yours) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 22nd, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 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.

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July 22, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 22, 1962:

  • 1st us venus probe, mariner 1, fails at lift-off
  • Browse newspapers headlines from July 22, 1962
  • Shirley englehorn wins lpga lady carling golf tournament
  • Chicago white sox player floyd robinson goes 6 for 6 (all singles).
  • Mariner program: mariner 1 spacecraft flies erratically several minutes after launch and has to be destroyed.
  • First us venus probe, mariner 1, fails at lift-off, falls into atlantic ocean.
  • Telstar relays the first live trans-atlantic television signal.
  • International agreement on the neutrality of laos signed in geneva, switzerland
  • Algeria proclaims independence ahmed ben bella is the first president.
  • A crowd assaults the rally of sir oswald mosley's right-wing union movement in london.
  • Marilyn monroe is found dead from an overdose of sleeping pills and chloral hydrate, officially ruled a ampquotprobable suicideampquot. however, the exact cause of her death has been disputed.
  • The south african government arrests nelson mandela in howick, and charges him with incitement to rebellion.

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

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


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

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.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 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 July 22nd, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 22, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 22, 1962 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on July 22, 1962?


Famous people born on July 22, 1962:

  • Alvin Robertson

    American pro-basketball player, athlete.

  • Ismelda Mendez

    Ismelda Mendez is a Mexican sculptor renowned for her large-scale public art installations.

  • Ling Jihua

    Chinese politician known for his role as the Director of the General Office of the Communist Party of China.

  • Steve Albini

    Musician and producer known for his work in the alternative rock scene.

  • Martine St. Clair

    Canadian singer and actress.

  • Jacques Glassmann

    He was a french soccer/football player.

  • Daisy d'Errata
  • Zhang Huikang
  • Gennadij Sidorov
  • Pieter De Crem
  • Karen Summer
  • Simone Braglia
  • Joan Carreras i Goicoechea
  • Jean-Claude Leclercq
  • Roman Madjanov

Whose famous birthday is on July 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 22nd:

  • Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez

    American singer, actress, and fashion designer.

  • Shawn Michaels
    Shawn Michaels

    Shawn michaels is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for being one of the greatest in-ring performers of all...

  • Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe

    American actor who was nominated for the oscar for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the betrayed sergeant, "platoon" in 1986.

  • David Spade
    David Spade

    American comedian and actor, spadeaeur(tm) is one of the hottest new writers-performers that emerged from "saturday night live" during the...

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo

    John leguizamo is a colombian-american actor known for his roles in films such as 'moulin rouge!' and 'romeo + juliet'.

  • Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp

    British actor.

  • Danny Glover
    Danny Glover

    American actor, film director, and activist.

  • Alex Trebek
    Alex Trebek

    Canadian-american game show host for the u.s.

  • Bonnie Langford
    Bonnie Langford

    British actress, who began her career as a precocious, bubbly child star at six years old.

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July 22, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 7 months old,

or 739 months and 26 days old,

or 3217 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22521 days old,

if you were born on July 22, 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 July 22, 1962?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 22nd 2024.

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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July 22, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 22, 1962:

  • Carlo Sigismondi

What famous deaths happened on July 22nd?

Famous deaths on July 22nd:

  • Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty

    Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Linda Christian
    Linda Christian

    Tampico, mexico -- actress.

  • Sacha Distel
    Sacha Distel

    French singer, guitarist and composer.

  • Duane Jones
    Duane Jones

    Heart attacks at 51.

  • Qusay Hussein

    Son of Saddam Hussein, worked as a journalist before his death.

  • Lunetta Chavez

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.

  • Preciosa Santos

    Influential playwright known for her groundbreaking works.

  • Galdino Pacheco

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Adden Forbes

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 22nd

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July 22, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 22, 1962:

  • Swaziland - Birthday of former King Sobhuza II
  • Pi Approximation Day
  • St. Vandrille/Wandre Gisilus
  • St. Mineve
  • St. Joseph of Palestine (Count Joseph)
  • St. Dabius/Davius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 7 saints: St. Mary Magdalene
  • Ratcatcher's Day. See:The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
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July 22, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 22, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

July 22, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 22, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roses Are Red (My Love)
  2. - The Wah-Watusi
  3. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  4. - The Stripper
  5. - 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.

July 22, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 22, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - I Remember You
  3. - Come Outside
  4. - A Picture Of You
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 22, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 22, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - You'll Lose A Good Thing
  3. - Snap Your Fingers
  4. - Bring It On Home To Me
  5. - The Wah Watusi

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July 22, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 22, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lion

The Lion

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Starring: William Holden, Trevor Howard, Capucine, Pamela Franklin

Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man

Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Richard Beymer, Diane Baker, Corinne Calvet, Fred Clark

I Thank a Fool

I Thank a Fool

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Stevens

Starring: Susan Hayward, Peter Finch, Diane Cilento, Cyril Cusack

Black Gold

Black Gold

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leslie H. Martinson

Starring: Philip Carey, Diane McBain, James Best, Fay Spain

Tiara Tahiti

Tiara Tahiti

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: James Mason, John Mills, Claude Dauphin, Herbert Lom

July 22, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 22, 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:

Personally Yours

Personally Yours

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

The French Chef

The French Chef

Release year: 1962

Starring: Julia Child

Country: United States of America

July 22, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 22, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

Sex And The Single Girl by Helen Gurley Brown

Sex And The Single Girl

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1962, 1ST EDITION, 5TH PRINTING BEARRNARAD GEIS ASSOCIATES HARDCOVER WITH ORIGINAL 4.95 PRICE D.J CLEAN PAGES...TIGHT SPINE...CLEAN

The Guns Of August by Barbara W. Tuchman

The Guns Of August

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The Modern Library selected Barbara as one of 100 best nonfiction books of the century. The Proud Tower, The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Zimmerman Telegram were all included in the selection.

O Ye Jigs & Juleps! by Virginia Cary Hudson

O Ye Jigs & Juleps!

By:

O Ye Jigs

Dearly Beloved by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Dearly Beloved

By:

Anne Morrow Lindbergh's bestseller, Dearly Beloved, is set in June. This is a wonderful moment when the "gathered together", not only look at this couple, but also their lives, hopes and fears.

July 22, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 22, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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Who was the US President on July 22, 1962?

On July 22, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 22, 1962?

On July 22, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 22, 1962?

On July 22, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 22nd?

July 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of July. 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 July 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and libya-tunisia relations: a pilot was arrested by the tunisia ministry of defence after a l-39 albatros-equipped libyan warplane crashed onto a road in tunisia.
  • 2018 - Conflict in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber from isil kills 14 and injures more than 60 people at a checkpoint near hamid karzai airport. this attack occurs as afghan vice president abdul rashid dostum returns to afghanistan from more than a year of exile in turkey. dostum, his entourage and others are not wounded.
  • 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: 2017 temple mount crisis: the united nations security council will hold a session to discuss the increasing violence in jerusalem.

Find out more about July 22nd

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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 July 1962?

July 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

Discover how July 1962 calendar looked like.

Sunday July 22, 1962