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see horoscope and birth chart for May 24, 1962What happened on Thursday May 24, 1962?
About May 24th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 24, 1962, NASA astronaut M. Scott Carpenter launched into Earth's orbit aboard the Aurora 7 spacecraft as part of Project Mercury. During this historic mission, Carpenter became the second American to orbit the Earth, completing three full orbits in a flight lasting just under five hours. This mission was a critical milestone in the United States' early space exploration efforts during the Cold War-era Space Race.
- Day of the week: May 24th, 1962 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk
- #1 UK song: Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers
- Popular movie: Long Day's Journey Into Night directed by Sidney Lumet
More about May 24th, 1962? See below for more news and curiosities on May 24th, 1962.
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May 24, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 24, 1962:
- Scott Carpenter's Aurora 7 Space Mission On May 24, 1962, NASA astronaut M. Scott Carpenter launched into Earth's orbit aboard the Aurora 7 spacecraft as part of Project Mercury. During this historic mission, Carpenter became the second American to orbit the Earth, completing three full orbits in a flight lasting just under five hours. This mission was a critical milestone in the United States' early space exploration efforts during the Cold War-era Space Race.
May 24, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 24, 1962?
May 24, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 144th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 24, 1962 can also be written as 5/24/1962 in the US and as 24/5/1962 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 24, 1962?
Famous people born on May 24, 1962:
- Luiza Brunet
Brazilian model of part indigenous descent, famous for being a Playboy centerfold who later transitioned into production and sales.
- Hector Camacho
Legendary Puerto Rican boxer who was a world champion in multiple weight classes, known for his dynamic fighting style and significant...
- Gene Anthony Ray
American actor best known for his iconic role as Leroy Johnson in the movie and television series 'Fame'.
- Massimo Mauro
May 24, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 24, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 24, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1962 was Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
- Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Walter Brennan - Old Rivers
May 24, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
- B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
- Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
May 24, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
May 24, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 24, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 24, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 24, 1962 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 12:03 am and setting at 11:13 am.
The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.
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Your place in the Universe on May 24, 1962
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Someone born on May 24, 1962 is:
62 years 11 months old,
or 755 months and 20 days old,
or 3285 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23001 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1962?
There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 24, 1962.
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