What happened on Tuesday December 25, 1962?

About December 25th, 1962, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 25, 1962, the Soviet Union conducted its final above-ground nuclear weapon test, marking a significant moment in anticipation of the upcoming 1963 Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. This test at Novaya Zemlya represented a pivotal point in Cold War nuclear strategy and international arms control efforts.
  • Day of the week: December 25th, 1962 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Telstar by The Tornadoes
  • Popular movie: Bees Saal Baad directed by Biren Nag

More about December 25th, 1962? See below for more news and curiosities on December 25th, 1962.

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December 25, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 25, 1962:

  • Soviet Union's Final Above-Ground Nuclear Test On December 25, 1962, the Soviet Union conducted its final above-ground nuclear weapon test, marking a significant moment in anticipation of the upcoming 1963 Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. This test at Novaya Zemlya represented a pivotal point in Cold War nuclear strategy and international arms control efforts.
  • 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Film Adaptation Released On December 25, 1962, the film adaptation of Harper Lee's critically acclaimed novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' was released. Directed by Robert Mulligan and starring Gregory Peck, the film became a landmark cinematic work addressing racial injustice in the American South, later winning multiple Academy Awards.

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December 25, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 25, 1962?


December 25, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 359th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1962 can also be written as 12/25/1962 in the US and as 25/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

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Who was born on December 25, 1962?


Famous people born on December 25, 1962:

  • Kate Spade

    Renowned American fashion designer and businesswoman who founded the iconic Kate Spade New York handbag and accessories brand.

  • Jean-Marc Généreux
  • Fennesz

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December 25, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 25, 1962:

  • Axel Thufason

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December 25, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 25, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 24th and December 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 25, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornadoes, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

  1. - Telstar youtube
  2. - Limbo Rock youtube
  3. - Bobby's Girl youtube
  4. - Go Away Little Girl youtube
  5. - Big Girls Don't Cry youtube

December 25, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 1962 was You Are My Sunshine by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

  1. - You Are My Sunshine
  2. - Two Lovers
  3. - Hotel Happiness youtube
  4. - Release Me
  5. - Big Girls Don't Cry youtube
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December 25, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 25, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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December 25, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 25, 1962 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 December 25, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:49 am and setting at 04:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1963.

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How old is someone born on December 25, 1962?


Someone born on December 25, 1962 is:

62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 9 days old,

or 3258 weeks

or 22806 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1962?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 25, 1962.

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