What happened on Tuesday June 26, 1962?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1962:

• Ruanda-Urundi Split into Two Nations The Belgian trust territory of Ruanda-Urundi was officially divided into two separate nations through a unanimous 93-0 vote, just days before their scheduled independence, fundamentally reshaping the region's political landscape.
• Civil Rights Protest in Cairo, Illinois African American residents of Cairo, Illinois initiated a passive resistance movement, marking a significant local moment in the broader Civil Rights struggle of the early 1960s.
• Italian Steel Workers Strike A two-day nationwide steel workers' strike began in Italy, with workers demanding increased wages and a five-day working week, highlighting labor movements of the era.
• Earl Wilson's No-Hitter in Baseball Boston Red Sox pitcher Earl Wilson achieved a remarkable no-hitter against the Los Angeles Angels, winning the game 2-0 and etching his name in baseball history.
• Birth of Brazilian Comedian Bussunda Bussunda, a prominent Brazilian comedian known for his satirical humor, was born on this day. He would later become a significant figure in Brazilian comedy until his untimely death in 2006.
• WSEC Television Begins Broadcasting WSEC (later known as WLRN), a PBS television channel in Miami, Florida, commenced its first broadcast on channel 17, expanding media access in the region.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1962

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1962

June 26, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 177th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1962 can also be written as 6/26/1962 in the US and as 26/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1962:

• Jerome Kersey

  Jerome Kersey was a professional NBA player who played as a forward for the Golden State Warriors and Seattle SuperSonics during his career.

• Ollanta Humala

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1962:

• Émile Wegelin

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on June 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper
3. Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park
4. Johnny Tillotson - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
5. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
3. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
4. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
5. Jimmie Rodgers - English Country Garden

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
3. Joe Henderson - Snap Your Fingers
4. The Marvelettes - Playboy
5. Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1962 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:52 am and setting at 04:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on June 26, 1962

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Someone born on June 26, 1962 is:

62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 18 days old,

or 3281 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22968 days old,

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

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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

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

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