What happened on Monday February 26, 1962?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1962:

• Supreme Court Ruling Against Transportation Segregation The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision disallowing racial segregation in public transportation, a significant milestone in the Civil Rights Movement.
• John Glenn Day in Washington, D.C. A celebration honoring astronaut John Glenn, featuring a White House reception, a city parade, and an address to a joint session of Congress, highlighting his historic space achievements.
• Wilt Chamberlain's High-Scoring NBA Game Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored an impressive 67 points in a game against the New York Knicks, showcasing his extraordinary scoring ability.
• Greg Germann Birth Greg Germann, an American actor known for his roles in television and film, was born on this date.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1962

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1962

February 26, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 57th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1962 can also be written as 2/26/1962 in the US and as 26/2/1962 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1962 in February 1962 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1962:

• Ahn Cheol-soo

  Prominent South Korean physician, software entrepreneur, academic, and political figure who has significantly influenced technology and...

• Atiq Rahimi

  Award-winning Afghan-French writer, filmmaker, and journalist known for his literary works exploring Afghan culture and conflict.

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on February 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler), according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) - Duke Of Earl
2. Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
3. Dion - The Wanderer
4. Brenda Lee - Break It To Me Gently
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1962 was Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
2. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
3. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
4. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
5. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
3. The Ikettes - I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Gary U.S. Bonds - Dear Lady Twist

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 26, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:34 pm and setting at 10:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 1962

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Someone born on February 26, 1962 is:

63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 18 days old,

or 3298 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23088 days old,

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

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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

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

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