What happened on Tuesday July 24, 1962?

Here's what happened on July 24, 1962:

• Ray Charles Dominates UK Music Charts Ray Charles' soulful rendition of 'I Can't Stop Loving You' claimed the top spot on the UK music charts, showcasing the growing international appeal of soul and R&B music during the early 1960s.
• Wilfrid Noyce, Mountaineer and Author, Dies English mountaineer and author Wilfrid Noyce died on this date. A notable explorer and writer, Noyce was known for his contributions to mountaineering literature and expeditions, helping document and inspire adventure and exploration in the mid-20th century.
• Death of Victor Moore, Renowned Comedian Veteran comedian Victor Moore passed away from a heart attack at the age of 86. Known for his comedic timing and vaudeville performances, Moore was a significant figure in early 20th-century American entertainment, having made notable contributions to stage and film comedy.
• Bobby Vinton's 'Roses Are Red' Tops US Charts Bobby Vinton's romantic ballad 'Roses Are Red (My Love)' reached the number one position on the US music charts, reflecting the popular music trends of early 1960s America and Vinton's rising popularity as a pop singer.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jul. 24, 1962

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 1962

July 24, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 205th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1962 can also be written as 7/24/1962 in the US and as 24/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 1962 in July 1962 calendar

Famous people born on July 24, 1962:

• Eriq La Salle

  Prominent American actor, director, and producer, best known for his role as Dr. Peter Benton in the long-running medical drama 'ER'.

• Cleo Rocos

  Brazilian-born British television personality known for her appearances on the Kenny Everett Show in the 1980s, where she played the iconic...

• Thierry Frémont

  Acclaimed French actor who won an Emmy Award in 2005 and starred in notable films like 'Fortune Express'.

• Frank Vander linden

  Belgian musician and lead vocalist of the rock band De Mens, who began his career as a journalist before becoming a full-time musician.

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on July 24th

Famous people died on July 24, 1962:

• Victor Bourgeois
• Kini Kapahu Wilson

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on July 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
2. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
3. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss
4. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
5. David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
3. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
4. Don Gardner And Dee Dee Ford - I Need Your Loving
5. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 12:29 am and setting at 02:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1962.

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Someone born on July 24, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 20 days old,

or 3277 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22940 days old,

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

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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

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

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