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March 24, 1962 was the 83rd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is March 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 March 24, 1962, who was born and died on March 24, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel), movies (e.g. All Fall Down, directed by John Frankenheimer), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 24th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 24, 1962?
- March 24, 1962: What happened on that day?
- March 24, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 24, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 24, 1962?
- March 24, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 24, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- March 24, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 24, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- March 24, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 24, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 24, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 24, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 24, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on March 24, 1962?
What day of the week was March 24, 1962?
March 24, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 24, 1962 can also be written as 3/24/1962 in the US and as 24/3/1962 in UK and Europe.
March 24, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 24, 1962:
- Mick jagger and keith richards perform as little boy blue and blue boys
- Benny paret is knocked out in a welterweight title; he dies ten days later.
- Oas leader edmond jouhaud is arrested in oran.
- France shortens the term for military service from 26 months to 18.
- ''baker v. carr'': the u.s. supreme court rules that federal courts can order state legislatures to reapportion seats.
March 24, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 24, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 24th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 24, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 24, 1962 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 24, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 08:20 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.
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Who was born on March 24, 1962?
Famous people born on March 24, 1962:
- Davyd Kudryavitsky
Renowned poet known for his impactful verses.
- Yuko Ogawa
Yuko Ogawa is a Japanese novelist and short story writer, known for her psychological thrillers and surreal narratives.
- Stina Wollter
Swedish actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.
- Melvern Jacobson
Melvern Jacobson is a prominent business executive who has held leadership roles in several Fortune 500 companies.
- Star Jones
American television personality and attorney, she was once the co-host of "the view," a popular daytime talk show.
- Angèle Dubeau
Canadian violinist.
- Irina Meszynski
German discus thrower.
- Marc Cherry
Writer.
- Penny Hammel in Decatur
Illinois, usa; lpga golfer (jamie farr toledo-1985, 1989).
- Roberto Rossi
- Maria Spena
- Rita Yahan-Farouz
- Francesco Cesarini
- Kazuki Akane
- Carmelo Cuttitta
- Márcio Fernandes
- Erika Gfrerer
- Stewart Home
Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:
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Jessica ChastainJessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.
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R. Lee ErmeyR.
![Steve McQueen]()
Steve McQueenAmerican actor known for his tough-guy roles.
![Jim Parsons]()
Jim ParsonsAmerican film and television actor.
![Alyson Hannigan]()
Alyson HanniganAlyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.
![Curtis Hanson]()
Curtis HansonAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Robert Carradine]()
Robert CarradineAmerican actor-producer.
![Tommy Trinder]()
Tommy TrinderBritish stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.
![Joseph Barbera]()
Joseph BarberaAmerican cartoonist (born 1911).
![Peter Jacobson]()
Peter JacobsonAmerican actor.
March 24, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years and 25 days old,
or 744 months and 25 days old,
or 3238 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22671 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 24, 1962?
There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 24, 1962.
March 24, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 24, 1962:
- Auguste Piccard
Swiss inventor, scientist and physicist.
- Jean Goldkette
French-american pianist and bandleader (b. 1899)[301].
- Camillo Galizzi
- Giovanna Caleffi
- Carlo Innocenzi
What famous deaths happened on March 24th?
Famous deaths on March 24th:
![Richard Widmark]()
Richard WidmarkAmerican actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
![Robert Culp]()
Robert CulpAmerican actor, stage, film, and television.
![Garry Shandling]()
Garry ShandlingAmerican comedian, writer, actor.
![John Hersey]()
John HerseyAmerican pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).
![Sam Jaffe]()
Sam JaffeActor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.
![Yvonne Mitchell]()
Yvonne MitchellWriter dies at 53.
- Julias Verne
French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.
- Rim Banna
Palestinian singer known for her activism and cultural contributions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 24th
March 24, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 24, 1962:
- World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
- Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.
Observances on March 24, 1962:
- International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Saints celebrated on March 24, 1962:
- Saint Simeon (died 1475)
- Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
March 24, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 24, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 19th and March 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 24, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 1962 was Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.
March 24, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
- Connie Francis - Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
- Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen - Midnight In Moscow
- The Sensations - Let Me In
- Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) - Duke Of Earl
March 24, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 1962 was Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.
March 24, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
- Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
- Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
March 24, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 1962 was Twistin' The Night Away by Sam Cooke, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.
March 24, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
- Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
- Solomon Burke - Cry To Me
March 24, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 24, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
All Fall Down
Release year: 1962
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Eva Marie Saint, Warren Beatty, Karl Malden, Angela Lansbury
Sweet Bird of Youth
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight, Ed Begley
Country: United States of America
Hitler
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Stuart Heisler
Starring: Richard Basehart, Maria Emo, Cordula Trantow, Martin Kosleck
Rome Adventure
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Starring: Troy Donahue, Suzanne Pleshette, Rossano Brazzi, Angie Dickinson
Knife in the Water
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Anna Ciepielewska
Country: United States of America
March 24, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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
Release year: 1962
Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Space Angel
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Dick Darley
On the Road
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Walter Salles
Steptoe and Son
Release year: 1961
Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Diver Dan
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Various
March 24, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 24, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Last Plantagenets
By: Thomas B. Costain
The developments that characterized England's reigns as monarchs, from Richard II through Henry VII are detailed
Captain Newman, M.D.
By: Leo Calvin Rosten
Captain Newman M.D. Captain Newman, M.D. invites you to do rounds on the ward at an Army psychiatric Hospital where wounded veterans have lost touch and forgotten about civilian life.
The Bull From The Sea
By: Mary Renault
The Bull from the Sea retells the story of Theseus, the brave youth who defeated the Minotaur and became king. This legend brought prosperity to Attica.
Before I Sleep
By: James Monahan
Prince Souphan of Laos arrived in Lambert Field on November 30, 1959 to a proper St. Louis reception, led by the deputy mayor and head of the board.
March 24, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 24, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on March 24, 1962?
On March 24, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1962?
On March 24, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 24, 1962?
On March 24, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about March 24th?
March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of March. 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 March 24th, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
- 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
- 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.
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 March 1962?
March 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
