What happened on Friday May 25, 1962?

Here's what happened on May 25, 1962:

• Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Negotiations The United States and the Soviet Union reach a significant diplomatic agreement to ban nuclear weapons testing in the atmosphere, in space, and underwater, marking a crucial step towards reducing Cold War tensions and nuclear proliferation risks.
• U.S. Nuclear Test at Christmas Island The United States conducts an atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.
• Isley Brothers' 'Twist & Shout' Release The Isley Brothers release their iconic single 'Twist & Shout', which becomes their first top-20 hit, peaking at #17 and contributing to the vibrant music scene of the early 1960s.
• AFL-CIO Labor Campaign American labor union AFL-CIO launches a progressive campaign advocating for a 35-hour work week, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve worker conditions and reduce working hours during the early 1960s.
• End of Old Bay Line Steamboat Service The Old Bay Line, the last overnight steamboat service in the United States, ceases operations, marking the end of an era in maritime transportation and signaling the transition to modern travel methods.
• Consecration of New Coventry Cathedral The new Coventry Cathedral is consecrated, symbolizing post-World War II reconstruction and reconciliation, built near the ruins of the old cathedral that was destroyed during the Blitz.
• Zulqarnain's Cricket Milestone Zulqarnain becomes the last person in alphabetical order to play Test cricket, an interesting statistical curiosity in the world of sports.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from May. 25, 1962

Newspapers from May. 25, 1962

May 25, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 145th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1962 can also be written as 5/25/1962 in the US and as 25/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 1962 in May 1962 calendar

Famous people born on May 25, 1962:

• Gilles Bouleau

  French television journalist and news anchor for TF1, known for replacing Laurence Ferrari in 2012 and being an avid marathon runner.

• Laurent Verron

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on May 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1962 was Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
2. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
3. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
4. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
5. Walter Brennan - Old Rivers

May 25, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
2. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
3. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
4. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
5. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
3. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
4. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
5. Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 25, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 25, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:49 am and setting at 12:22 pm.

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 25, 1962

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Someone born on May 25, 1962 is:

62 years 11 months old,

or 755 months and 7 days old,

or 3284 weeks

or 22988 days old,

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

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.

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

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

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