What happened on Friday January 26, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1962:

• Death of Lucky Luciano Lucky Luciano, a notorious Italian-American mobster who significantly influenced organized crime in the United States, passed away at the age of 65.
• US Ranger 3 Moon Mission Failure NASA launched the Ranger 3 spacecraft to study the moon, but the mission was unsuccessful as the probe missed its lunar target by approximately 22,000 miles (37,000 km).
• Canadian Marine Service Renamed Coast Guard The Canadian Marine Service underwent a rebranding, officially changing its name to the Canadian Coast Guard, signifying a reorganization of maritime services.
• David Diamond's 7th Symphony Premiere David Diamond's 7th Symphony was premiered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking a significant moment in contemporary classical music composition.
• Tim May - Australian Cricket Player Tim May was an Australian off-spinner who played cricket professionally between 1987 and 1995, representing his national team during this period.
• Roshan Guneratne - Sri Lankan Cricket Player Roshan Guneratne was a Sri Lankan cricket player notable for playing in the Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia in 1983, where he was uniquely recorded as being wicketless.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1962

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1962

January 26, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 26th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1962 can also be written as 1/26/1962 in the US and as 26/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1962:

• Ruben Gonzalez

  Legendary Cuban pianist and key member of the Buena Vista Social Club, renowned for preserving traditional Cuban music.

• Oscar Ruggeri

  Prominent Argentine football player and manager known for his successful career with national team and clubs like Boca Juniors and River...

• Michael Chiarello

  Renowned American celebrity chef specializing in Italian cuisine, known for his innovative cooking style and emphasis on fresh ingredients...

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1962:

• Lucky Luciano

  Sicilian-american gangster.

• Luigi Cimara

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on January 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1962 was Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
4. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Sue Thompson - Norman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Mr Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Sandy Nelson - Let There Be Drums
4. Neil Sedaka - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
5. Danny Williams - Moon River

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1962 was I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) by Barbara George, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Unchain My Heart
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Ike & Tina Turner - Poor Fool

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 10:44 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 26, 1962

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Someone born on January 26, 1962 is:

63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 28 days old,

or 3299 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23098 days old,

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

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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

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

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