Tuesday October 23, 1962: on this day

October 23, 1962 was the 296th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 23, 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 October 23, 1962, who was born and died on October 23, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett), movies (e.g. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. Romeo And Juliet) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 23rd, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 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

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October 23, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1962:

  • Adlai stevenson speaks at un about cuba crisis
  • Usaf major robert a rushworth takes x-15 to 40,800m
  • Wciv tv channel 4 in charleston, sc (nbc) begins broadcasting
  • Us navy ships begin a blockade of cuba, to prevent soviet ships from bringing in supplies to complete building missile bases.

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


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

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 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 October 23rd, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 23, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 23, 1962 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on October 23, 1962?


Famous people born on October 23, 1962:

  • Beatie Edney
    Beatie Edney

    London, england -- actress (diary of a mad old man).

  • Doug Flutie

    American boston college quarterback, when he completed his miracle pass of more than 10,000 yards.

  • Christo van Rensburg

    South africa -- tennis star.

  • Daria Scagliola

    Italian / dutch photographer (vuurtorenpostzegels).

  • Mike Tomczak

    Nfl quarterback (pittsburgh steelers).

  • Bob Odenkirk

    Actor.

  • Laurie Warder
  • Stefano Colantuono
  • Paola Nugnes
  • Marcos Pavan
  • Douglas Richard «Doug» Flutie
  • Antonio Salinero

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 23rd

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October 23, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 5 months old,

or 737 months and 5 days old,

or 3205 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22437 days old,

if you were born on October 23, 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 October 23, 1962?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

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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October 23, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 1962:

  • Maisie Hurley

    Maisie Hurley was a prominent Māori activist in New Zealand.

  • Jean Toulout

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd

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October 23, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 1962:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

October 23, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Monster Mash
  2. - He's A Rebel
  3. - Do You Love Me
  4. - Only Love Can Break A Heart
  5. - 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.

October 23, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Telstar
  2. - The Loco-Motion
  3. - Sheila
  4. - It Might As Well Rain Until September
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 23, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Green Onions
  2. - Do You Love Me
  3. - Lie To Me
  4. - Sherry
  5. - You Beat Me To The Punch

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October 23, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono, Wesley Addy

Country: United States of America

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Rosalind Russell, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Paul Wallace

Country: United States of America

Don't Talk to Strange Men

Don't Talk to Strange Men

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Pat Jackson

Starring: Christina Gregg, Janina Faye, Cyril Raymond, Gillian Lind

Period of Adjustment

Period of Adjustment

Release year: 1962

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Jane Fonda, Jim Hutton, Lois Nettleton

The Manchurian Candidate

The Manchurian Candidate

Release year: 1962

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury

Country: United States of America

October 23, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 23, 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:

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Carlo Carlei

Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln

Geboren unter schwarzen Himmeln

Release year: 1962

McHale's Navy

McHale's Navy

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Bryan Spicer

Country: United States of America

The Saint

The Saint

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Phillip Noyce

The Beverly Hillbillies

The Beverly Hillbillies

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Penelope Spheeris

Country: United States of America

October 23, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 23, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Study Of Communism by J. Edgar Hoover

A Study Of Communism

By:

This book review was written at the height of Cold War. It is available in Kirkus Review, October 1, 1962.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

By:

Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

Letters From The Earth by Mark Twain

Letters From The Earth

By:

This is an unabridged and unaltered edition that includes the Prologue and all 11 Letters with footnotes.

Final Verdict by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Final Verdict

By:

Final verdict

Magnificent Destiny by Paul I. Wellman

Magnificent Destiny

By:

Paul I. Wellman is a rare writer who can transform historical facts into compelling literature. He has written a powerful novel about Andrew Jackson's long friendship and secret adventures with Sam

October 23, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 23, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on October 23, 1962?

On October 23, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1962?

On October 23, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 1962?

On October 23, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of October. 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 October 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

Find out more about October 23rd

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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 October 1962?

October 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1962 calendar looked like.

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