What happened on Thursday April 26, 1962?

Here's what happened on April 26, 1962:

• Ariel 1: First British Satellite Launch The British space programme successfully launches Ariel 1, marking a significant milestone in international space exploration and collaboration with the United States.
• Ranger 4 Lunar Mission NASA's Ranger 4 spacecraft crash-lands on the Moon, becoming the first American spacecraft to reach the lunar surface, albeit not as a successful soft landing.
• First Lockheed A-12 Flight The inaugural flight of the Lockheed A-12, a groundbreaking reconnaissance aircraft developed for the CIA, takes place, representing a significant advancement in aerospace technology.
• Bill Monbouquette's No-Hitter Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill Monbouquette achieves a remarkable no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox, winning 1-0 in a memorable baseball performance.
• Meteorite Strikes Building in Kiel In Kiel, West Germany, a rare incident occurred where a building was directly hit by a falling meteorite, highlighting the unpredictability of celestial events.

Events in 1962

April 26, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 26, 1962

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 1962

April 26, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 116th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1962 can also be written as 4/26/1962 in the US and as 26/4/1962 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1962 in April 1962 calendar

Famous people born on April 26, 1962:

• Michael Damian

  American actor and singer known for his role as Danny Romalotti on the popular soap opera 'The Young and the Restless'.

• Adam Silver

  Lawyer and current NBA Commissioner, known for his leadership and progressive policies in professional basketball.

• Debra Wilson

  American comedian and actress best known for her work on the sketch comedy show 'MADtv', where she was a prominent cast member.

• Matteo Messina Denaro
• George Montgomery

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on April 26th

April 26, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
3. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'

April 26, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
2. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
3. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
4. Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
5. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl

April 26, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
2. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
3. Ketty Lester - Love Letters
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 11:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on April 26, 1962

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Someone born on April 26, 1962 is:

63 years and 7 days old,

or 756 months and 7 days old,

or 3288 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23018 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1962?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 26, 1962.

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