Saturday February 24, 1962: on this day

February 24, 1962 was the 55th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 24, 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 February 24, 1962, who was born and died on February 24, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler)), movies (e.g. Ring of Terror, directed by Clark L. Paylow), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 24th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 24, 1962?


February 24, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 55th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1962 can also be written as 2/24/1962 in the US and as 24/2/1962 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 1962:

  • Sail away closes at broadhurst theater nyc after 167 performances
  • General mobilization in indonesia over new-guinea.
  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.

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February 24, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 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 February 24th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 24, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 24, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:36 pm and setting at 09:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1962.

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Who was born on February 24, 1962?


Famous people born on February 24, 1962:

  • Teri Weigel

    American porn model and actress.

  • Michelle Shocked

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Kelly Craft

    Us ambassador to the united nations and us ambassador to canada[48].

  • Outi Mäenpää

    Finnish screenwriter and actress.

  • Eric Williams

    American athlete, professional football player, and defensive tackle.

  • Outi Maenpaa

    Finnish actress.

  • Chris Chocola

    Politician.

  • Mario Totaro
  • Ari Hjelm
  • Phedon Papamichael
  • Antonino Pulvirenti
  • Kerstin Jakobsson
  • Silvana Giancola
  • Kelly Knight Craft
  • Jennie Livingston
  • Domingo Manrique

Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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February 24, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 1 month old,

or 745 months and 4 days old,

or 3239 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22678 days old,

if you were born on February 24, 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 February 24, 1962?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

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

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

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February 24, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 24, 1962:

  • Hu Shih

    Chinese philosopher, essayist, and diplomat.

  • Halfdan Ditlev-Simonsen
  • Per Skou

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

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February 24, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 24, 1962:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 19th and February 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler), according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 24, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Duke Of Earl
  2. - The Wanderer
  3. - Norman
  4. - The Twist
  5. - Hey! Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 24, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Young Ones
  2. - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
  3. - Let's Twist Again
  4. - Forget Me Not
  5. - Walk On By

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 24, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Duke Of Earl
  2. - Lost Someone
  3. - Baby It's You
  4. - I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)
  5. - The Twist

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February 24, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 24, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ring of Terror

Ring of Terror

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Clark L. Paylow

Starring: George E. Mather, Austin Green, Esther Furst, Norman Ollestad

Walk on the Wild Side

Walk on the Wild Side

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter

Country: United States of America

Damn the Defiant!

Damn the Defiant!

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Starring: Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Maurice Denham, Nigel Stock

The Beachcomber

The Beachcomber

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Erich Pommer

Starring: Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, Robert Newton, Tyrone Guthrie

All Night Long

All Night Long

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Patrick McGoohan, Keith Michell, Betsy Blair, Paul Harris

February 24, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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:

Benny Hill

Benny Hill

Release year: 1962

Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Space Angel

Space Angel

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Dick Darley

On the Road

On the Road

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Walter Salles

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

February 24, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 24, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

My Life In Court by Louis Nizer

My Life In Court

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2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.

Pt 109 by Robert J. Donovan

Pt 109

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NOW IN PAPERBACK A classic tale of heroism is now available for a new generation of readers. "PT 109 has always been to me one of the greatest war stories."

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

The Incredible Journey

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Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.

The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart

The Ivy Tree

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Mary Grey had travelled from Canada to Northumberland, the country of her forebears. The shout broke the silence as she enjoyed the orderly, sparse beauty of England's northern fallss.

February 24, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 24, 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 February 24, 1962?

On February 24, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1962?

On February 24, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 24, 1962?

On February 24, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 24th?

February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of February. 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 February 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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 February 1962?

February 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1962 calendar looked like.

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