What happened on Tuesday October 23, 1962?

Here's what happened on October 23, 1962:

• US Naval Blockade of Cuba During Cuban Missile Crisis US Navy ships initiated a strategic blockade of Cuba to prevent Soviet vessels from delivering supplies and completing missile base construction, a critical moment in the Cold War confrontation.
• Adlai Stevenson's UN Address on Cuban Missile Crisis Adlai Stevenson delivered a pivotal speech at the United Nations addressing the escalating Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting international tensions.
• X-15 High-Altitude Flight USAF Major Robert A. Rushworth piloted the experimental X-15 aircraft to an impressive altitude of 40,800 meters, pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology.
• Doug Flutie: Professional Football Quarterback Doug Flutie, a notable quarterback who played for the New Jersey Generals (USFL), Chicago Bears, and New England Patriots, began his professional football journey.
• WCIV TV Channel 4 Launch in Charleston WCIV Television Channel 4, an NBC affiliate in Charleston, South Carolina, began its broadcasting operations.

Events in 1962

October 23, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 23, 1962

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 1962

October 23, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1962 can also be written as 10/23/1962 in the US and as 23/10/1962 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1962 in October 1962 calendar

Famous people born on October 23, 1962:

• Bob Odenkirk

  Acclaimed actor, comedian, and writer best known for his roles in 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'.

• Doug Flutie

  Legendary American football quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1985 and had a successful career in both NFL and Canadian Football...

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on October 23rd

Famous people died on October 23, 1962:

• Jean Toulout

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on October 23rd

October 23, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1962 was Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
2. The Crystals - He's A Rebel
3. The Contours - Do You Love Me
4. Gene Pitney - Only Love Can Break A Heart
5. The 4 Seasons - Sherry

October 23, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. The Tornados - Telstar
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Tommy Roe - Sheila
4. Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
5. Elvis Presley - She's Not You

October 23, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1962 was Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
2. The Contours - Do You Love Me
3. Brook Benton - Lie To Me
4. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
5. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 23, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 1962 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 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 October 23, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:24 am and setting at 04:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 1962

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Someone born on October 23, 1962 is:

62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 21 days old,

or 3264 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22849 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 1962?

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 23, 1962.

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