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May 24, 1962 was the 144th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 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 May 24, 1962, who was born and died on May 24, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk), movies (e.g. Long Day's Journey Into Night, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. The Franchise Affair) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 24th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 24, 1962?
- May 24, 1962: What happened on that day?
- May 24, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 24, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 24, 1962?
- May 24, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 24, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- May 24, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 24, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- May 24, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 24, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 24, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 24, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 24, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on May 24, 1962?
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.
May 24, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 24, 1962:
- M scott carpenter aboard aurora 7 launched into earth orbit.
- Project mercury: american astronaut scott carpenter orbits the earth three times in the aurora 7 space capsule.
May 24, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.
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.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 24th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 24, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 24, 1962 was Last Quarter.
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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Who was born on May 24, 1962?
Famous people born on May 24, 1962:
- Luiza Brunet
Brazilian model, part indian descent, very beautiful.
- Gene Anthony Ray
Gene anthony ray was an american actor best known for his role as leroy johnson in the movie and television series fame.
- Hector Camacho
Hector Camacho was a Puerto Rican boxer who was a world champion in multiple weight classes.
- Massimo Mauro
Italian soccer player, later president of genoa soccer club in 1997.
- Bev Lidyoff in Huntington Park
California, usa; wpva volleyball players (us open-7th-1994).
- Dorothy Trapp
Equestrian 3-day (olympics-1996).
- Stephen Otter
English police officer.
- Karen Duffy
Actress.
- Gene Ray
American actor and choreographer (d. 2003).
- Kenton Edelin
- Štefan Füle
- Simone Guiducci
- Juan José Urruti
- Eladio Mujica
Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:
![Alfred Molina]()
Alfred MolinaEnglish actor known for his roles in films such as Spider-Man 2, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code.
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksDouglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...
![Eric Cantona]()
Eric CantonaHe was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.
![Priscilla Presley]()
Priscilla PresleyGerman-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.
![Kristin Scott Thomas]()
Kristin Scott ThomasKristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.
![Jim Broadbent]()
Jim BroadbentJim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...
![Sybil Danning]()
Sybil DanningAmerican playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.
![Cecilia Cheung]()
Cecilia CheungActress and singer from hong kong.
![Lilli Palmer]()
Lilli PalmerGerman actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.
![Tommy Chong]()
Tommy ChongComedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.
May 24, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 11 months old,
or 743 months and 1 day old,
or 3231 weeks
or 22617 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 24, 1962?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.
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.
May 24, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 24, 1962:
- Cloe Elmo
What famous deaths happened on May 24th?
Famous deaths on May 24th:
![Rachel Kempson]()
Rachel KempsonEnglish-american actress (d.2003).
![Edward Mulhare]()
Edward MulhareCork city, ireland -- actor.
![Asta Nielsen]()
Asta NielsenDanish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.
![Guy Kibbee]()
Guy KibbeeActor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAt 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).
![John Foster Dulles]()
John Foster DullesAmerican, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).
![Mitzi Green]()
Mitzi GreenActress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.
- Nicholaos Copernicus
Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.
May 24, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 24, 1962:
- Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
- Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
- Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
- Eritrea: National Day.
- Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
- Mary, Help of the Christians
- Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.
Saints celebrated on May 24, 1962:
- Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
- Saint Amadl
- Saint Suzanna
- Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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.
May 24, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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.
May 24, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 24, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 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 were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 24, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Ralph Richardson, Jason Robards, Dean Stockwell
Country: United States of America
Carnival of Souls
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Herk Harvey
Starring: Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger, Art Ellison
Country: United States of America
The Master of Ballantrae
Release year: 1962
Directed by: William Keighley
Starring: Errol Flynn, Roger Livesey, Anthony Steel, Beatrice Campbell
Big Red
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Gilles Payant, Émile Genest, Janette Bertrand
The Miracle Worker
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson
Country: United States of America
May 24, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
The Franchise Affair
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Leonard Lewis
Brothers in Law
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roy Boulting
May 24, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 24, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Long And Happy Life
By: Reynolds Price
Reynolds Price's A Long and Happy Life was a wildly popular novel that won the William Faulkner Award in 1962 for being a first novel.
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
By: Gayelord Hauser
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser
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.
Chairman Of The Bored
By: Edward Streeter
First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.
May 24, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 24, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on May 24, 1962?
On May 24, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1962?
On May 24, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 24, 1962?
On May 24, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 24th?
May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of May. 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 May 24th, such as:
- 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
- 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.
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 May 1962?
May 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
