What happened on Tuesday April 24, 1962?

Here's what happened on April 24, 1962:

• Soviet Leadership Reaffirmed In a significant political event, Nikita Khrushchev was re-elected as Premier of the Soviet Union during a joint session of the Supreme Soviet in Moscow. Simultaneously, Leonid Brezhnev was re-elected as First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, solidifying their leadership roles during the Cold War era.
• MIT Achieves Groundbreaking Satellite Communication Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) successfully transmitted a television signal via satellite for the first time, bridging a remarkable distance between California and Massachusetts. This pioneering achievement marked a significant milestone in satellite communication technology.
• Lockheed A-12 Prototype Testing The first Lockheed A-12, a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft designed for the CIA, underwent initial taxi testing. This advanced aircraft would later evolve into the famous SR-71 Blackbird, a pinnacle of Cold War-era aerospace engineering.
• Sandy Koufax's Remarkable Pitching Performance Baseball legend Sandy Koufax achieved an extraordinary feat by recording his second 18-strikeout game, showcasing his exceptional pitching skills and solidifying his status as one of the most dominant pitchers of his era.

Events in 1962

April 24, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 24, 1962

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 1962

April 24, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 114th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1962 can also be written as 4/24/1962 in the US and as 24/4/1962 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1962 in April 1962 calendar

Famous people born on April 24, 1962:

• Stuart Pearce

  Stuart Pearce is a renowned English footballer known for his powerful defensive play and free-kick abilities, who later became a respected...

• Steve Roach

  Steve Roach is an Australian rugby league player who had a significant career as a player and later transitioned to coaching and sports...

• Michael Scott Dill
• Matteo Messina Denaro

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on April 24th

Famous people died on April 24, 1962:

• Emilio Prados

  Emilio Prados was a Spanish poet and a member of the Generation of '27, a group of influential Spanish poets and intellectuals.

• Milt Franklyn

  American musician (born 1897).

• Umberto Nistri
• Romolo Balzani

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on April 24th

April 24, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
3. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'

April 24, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
2. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
3. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
4. Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
5. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl

April 24, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
2. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
3. Ketty Lester - Love Letters
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 10:22 pm and setting at 09:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on April 24, 1962

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Someone born on April 24, 1962 is:

63 years and 9 days old,

or 756 months and 9 days old,

or 3288 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23020 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1962?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 24, 1962.

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