What happened on Friday June 22, 1962?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1962:

• Supreme Court Bans Mandatory School Prayers In the landmark case 'Engel v. Vitale', the United States Supreme Court ruled that mandatory prayers in public schools are unconstitutional, reinforcing the separation of church and state and protecting students' religious freedom. This decision was a significant moment in American constitutional law and educational policy.
• Air France Flight 117 Crash in Guadeloupe On June 22, 1962, Air France Flight 117, a Boeing 707 passenger jet, crashed during its approach to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe, West Indies. The aircraft encountered severe weather conditions, leading to a catastrophic terrain impact that resulted in the tragic loss of all 113 passengers and crew on board.
• First Hovercraft Test Flight On June 22, 1962, the first official test flight of the hovercraft took place, marking a significant milestone in transportation technology. This innovative vehicle, which can travel over land and water by riding on a cushion of air, represented a breakthrough in maritime and amphibious transportation design.
• Supreme Court Decriminalizes Male Nude Photographs In the case 'MANual Enterprises v. Day', the United States Supreme Court made a groundbreaking decision by ruling that photographs of nude men are not inherently obscene. This ruling effectively decriminalized nude male pornographic magazines and represented a significant moment in First Amendment and sexual expression jurisprudence.
• İsmet İnönü Forms New Turkish Government On June 22, 1962, İsmet İnönü of the Republican People's Party (CHP) formed the 27th government of Turkey. This coalition government included the Republican Peasants' Nation Party (YTP) and the Nation Party (CKMP), reflecting the complex political landscape of Turkey during this period.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1962

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1962

June 22, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1962 can also be written as 6/22/1962 in the US and as 22/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1962:

• Stephen Chow

  Renowned Hong Kong filmmaker famous for comedic martial arts movies like 'Kung Fu Hustle' and 'Shaolin Soccer', who revolutionized comedy in...

• Clyde Drexler

  NBA Hall of Fame basketball player nicknamed 'The Glide', known for his exceptional playing career with Portland Trail Blazers and Houston...

• Bobby Gillespie

  Scottish musician and lead singer of alternative rock band Primal Scream, influential in the indie and alternative music scene.

• Nicholas Lea
• Campino (singer)
• Schoolly D

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on June 22nd

Famous people died on June 22, 1962:

• Mario Crespi
• Nuccia Robella
• Angelo Tonolo
• Herbert William Heinrich

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on June 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 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. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper
3. Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park
4. Johnny Tillotson - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
5. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 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. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
3. Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
4. The Marvelettes - Playboy
5. Joe Henderson - Snap Your Fingers

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

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:32 pm and setting at 11:23 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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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 1962

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Someone born on June 22, 1962 is:

63 years and 4 days old,

or 756 months and 4 days old,

or 3287 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23015 days old,

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

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 22nd 2026.

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

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

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