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Monday March 26, 1962: on this day
March 26, 1962 was the 85th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.
Is March 26, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 26, 1962, who was born and died on March 26, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 26, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Break The Heart That Loves You by Connie Francis), movies (e.g. War Hunt, directed by Denis Sanders), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 26th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 26, 1962?
- March 26, 1962: What happened on that day?
- March 26, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 26, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 26, 1962?
- March 26, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 26, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- March 26, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 26, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- March 26, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 26, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 26, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 26, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 26, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 26, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on March 26, 1962?
What day of the week was March 26, 1962?
March 26, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 85th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 26, 1962 can also be written as 3/26/1962 in the US and as 26/3/1962 in UK and Europe.
March 26, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 26, 1962:
- Us supreme court backs 1-man-1-vote apportionment of seats in state legislature.
March 26, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 26, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 26, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 26th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 26, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 26, 1962 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 10:27 pm and setting at 09:37 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.
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Who was born on March 26, 1962?
Famous people born on March 26, 1962:
![Eric Allan Kramer]()
Eric Allan KramerAmerican actor.
- John Stockton
NBA Hall of Famer and all-time leader in assists, known for his playmaking skills.
- Juliani Salgado
Brazilian photographer known for his powerful black-and-white images documenting the human condition and environmental issues.
- Paul de Leeuw
Dutch television host.
- Kevin Seitzer
American baseball player.
- Richard Coles
English priest and pianist (the communards).
- Cree Walker
Cree Walker was a talented athlete known for her achievements in track and field.
- Yuri Gidzenko
Russian pilot and cosmonaut.
- Marcia Cross
Actress.
- Yuri Pavlovich in Gidzenko
Russia; lieutenant-colonel/cosmonaut.
- Eric Kramer
Tv actor.
- John Stockton in Spokane
Washington, usa: nba guard (utah jazz olympics-gold-1996).
- Kevin Seitzer in Springfield
Illinois, usa; infielder (milwaukee brewers).
- Maarten de
Young soccer player (sc heerenveen).
- Jeff Plate
- Staffan Olsson
- Keith Diamond
- Sarah Mullally
Whose famous birthday is on March 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 26th:
![Keira Knightley]()
Keira KnightleyKeira knightley is a british actress known for her roles in period dramas and blockbuster films such as pirates of the caribbean.
![Juliana Paes]()
Juliana PaesJuliana paes is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'india – a love story' and 'a favorita'.
![Steven Tyler]()
Steven TylerAerosmith was formed in 1970 by aerosmith, an american musician.
![Diana Ross]()
Diana RossAmerican singer and academy award nominated actress.
![Leslie Mann]()
Leslie MannLeslie mann is an american actress known for her roles in comedy films such as 'knocked up' and 'the 40-year-old virgin'.
![Leonard Nimoy]()
Leonard NimoyAmerican actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.
![James Caan]()
James CaanAmerican actor.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Richard Dawkins]()
Richard DawkinsBritish evolutionary biologist.
![Jennifer Grey]()
Jennifer GreyJennifer grey is an american actress best known for her role as baby in the iconic film dirty dancing.
March 26, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years and 30 days old,
or 744 months and 30 days old,
or 3239 weeks and 3 days old,
or 22676 days old,
if you were born on March 26, 1962.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 26, 1962?
There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 26, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 26, 1962.
March 26, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 26, 1962:
- Augusta Savage
Renowned African American sculptor known for her work during the Harlem Renaissance.
- Marjorie Colton
At 64, the inventor of wax paper dies.
- Gino Girolamo Fanno
- Johann von Ravenstein
- José Antonio Balseiro
What famous deaths happened on March 26th?
Famous deaths on March 26th:
![Jan Sterling]()
Jan SterlingAmerican actress who made her film debut in 1948 with "johnny belinda".
![Jean Stafford]()
Jean StaffordAmerican short-story writer, pulitzer prize winner in 1970.
![Sarah Bernhardt]()
Sarah BernhardtFrench stage actress, "the divine sarah", was a legend and world-famous.
![Walter Abel]()
Walter AbelAmerican actor and singer (d. 1987).
![Innocent Vareed Thekkethala]()
Innocent Vareed ThekkethalaIndian actor and politician (b. 1948).
![Richard Arlen]()
Richard ArlenActor (apache uprising and wings), dies aged 75.
![Jan Berry]()
Jan BerryAmerican singer-songwriter jan and dean (d. 2004).
- Lloyde George
British Prime Minister during World War I..
- Wilba Whitman
Wilba Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature, known...
- Wake Whitman
Wake Whitman was a renowned American poet and novelist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature.
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March 26, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 26, 1962:
- Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii
- Zoroastrianism - Prophet Zoroaster's Birthday.
Saints celebrated on March 26, 1962:
- Saint Emmanuel (died 304)
- Saint Ludger
- Saint Larissa
March 26, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 26, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 26th and April 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 26, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1962 was Don't Break The Heart That Loves You by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.
March 26, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Connie Francis - Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
- Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
- Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen - Midnight In Moscow
March 26, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.
March 26, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
- Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
- Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
March 26, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 1962 was Twistin' The Night Away by Sam Cooke, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.
March 26, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 26, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
- The Sensations - Let Me In
- Ace Cannon - Tuff
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me
March 26, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 26, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
War Hunt
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Denis Sanders
Starring: John Saxon, Charles Aidman, Sydney Pollack, Tommy Matsuda
Country: United States of America
All Fall Down
Release year: 1962
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Eva Marie Saint, Warren Beatty, Karl Malden, Angela Lansbury
Sweet Bird of Youth
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight, Ed Begley
Country: United States of America
Hitler
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Stuart Heisler
Starring: Richard Basehart, Maria Emo, Cordula Trantow, Martin Kosleck
Rome Adventure
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Starring: Troy Donahue, Suzanne Pleshette, Rossano Brazzi, Angie Dickinson
March 26, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 26, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Benny Hill
Release year: 1962
Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Space Angel
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Dick Darley
On the Road
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Walter Salles
Steptoe and Son
Release year: 1961
Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Diver Dan
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Various
March 26, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 26, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Castle Dor
By: Arthur Quiller-Couch and Daphne DuMaurier
Castle Dor is both a captivating love story and an excellent evocation of Cornwall’s mythic past. It's a book with fascinating origins.
The Fox In The Attic
By: Richard Hughes
The Fox in the Attic is a tale of great suspense, growing horror, and Richard Hughes's historic historical fiction "The Human Predicament" is widely acclaimed.
The Rich Nations And The Poor Nations
By: Barbara Ward
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March 26, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 26, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on March 26, 1962?
On March 26, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 26, 1962?
On March 26, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 26, 1962?
On March 26, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about March 26th?
March 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on March 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni civil war: a strike in north-west yemen kills seven people and injures eight more at a hospital. it occurred at a time when staff and patients were arriving.
- 2018 - Terrorism in britain: six alleged members from the banned neo nazi group national action appear before a court. one person is accused of plotting to murder mp rosie cooper, while another is charged with inciting death.
- 2017 - After hitting a powerline near kramatorsk in donetsk oblast and crashing into it, a mi-2 transport helicopter from ukraine crashed, killing all five crew members.
What happened in 1962?
1962 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
- 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
- Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome
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What was the calendar for March 1962?
March 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
