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April 27, 1962 was the 117th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 27, 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 April 27, 1962, who was born and died on April 27, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. Maid for Murder, directed by Robert Asher), TV series (e.g. Brothers In Law) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 27th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 27, 1962?
- April 27, 1962: What happened on that day?
- April 27, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 27, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 27, 1962?
- April 27, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 27, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- April 27, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 27, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- April 27, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 27, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 27, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 27, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 27, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on April 27, 1962?
What day of the week was April 27, 1962?
April 27, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 117th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 27, 1962 can also be written as 4/27/1962 in the US and as 27/4/1962 in UK and Europe.
April 27, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 27, 1962:
- Us performs atmospheric nuclear test at christmas island.
April 27, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 27, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 27th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 27, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 27, 1962 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 01:03 am and setting at 12:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.
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Who was born on April 27, 1962?
Famous people born on April 27, 1962:
![Schae Harrison]()
Schae HarrisonSchae harrison is an american actress best known for her role as darla einstein on the soap opera the bold and the beautiful.
- Im Sang-soo
South korean screenwriter and film director.
- Choi Min-sik
South korean actor.
- James Legros
James legros is an american actor known for his roles in drugstore cowboy and living in oblivion.
- Erik Brynjolfsson
Known for his research on the impact of information technologies on business and the economy.
- Rachel Caine
Bestselling author of young adult fiction, including the Morganville Vampires series.
- Seppo Räty
Finnish javelin thrower and coach.
- Andrew Selous
An english soldier and politician.
- Ángel Comizzo
Argentinian manager and footballer.
- Edvard Moser
He was a norwegian neuroscientist and psychologist.
- Denise Baldwin in Atlanta
Georgia, usa; lpga golfer (1991 futures salisbury classic).
- Patricia Susan Plumer Levere in Covina
California, usa; 1.5k/3k/5k runner.
- William H. Pryor
Judge.
- Patricia Plumer
Covina, california -- 1.5k / 5k runner.
- Grant Show in Detroit
Michigan, usa; actor (jake – melrose place, rick – ryan's hope).
- Calista Carradine
- Rande Gerber
- Victoria Price
Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:
![Casey Kasem]()
Casey KasemAmerican "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.
![Arielle Dombasle]()
Arielle DombasleAmerican-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).
![Anouk Aimée]()
Anouk AiméeFrench actress, who made her film debut in 1947.
![Jack Klugman]()
Jack KlugmanJack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
![Sheena Easton]()
Sheena EastonA scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.
![Ludmila Mikaël]()
Ludmila MikaëlFrench stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".
![Eric Schmidt]()
Eric SchmidtAmerican businessman and engineer.
![William Moseley]()
William MoseleyWilliam moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.
![Sandy Dennis]()
Sandy DennisAmerican actress.
![Erik Thomson]()
Erik ThomsonAn australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.
April 27, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 11 months old,
or 743 months and 23 days old,
or 3234 weeks
or 22638 days old,
if you were born on April 27, 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 April 27, 1962?
There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 27, 1962.
April 27, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 27, 1962:
- A. K. Fazlul Huq
Bangladeshi-pakistani lawyer and politician, pakistani minister of the interior (b. 1873).
- H.M. Horkheimer
- Mario Soldarelli
What famous deaths happened on April 27th?
Famous deaths on April 27th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Jerry Springer]()
Jerry SpringerThe jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.
![Katherine DeMille]()
Katherine DeMilleCanadian-american actress (b. 1911).
- Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent who was a major figure in American journalism during the...
- Kenston Emerson
Kenston Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who played a significant role in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Tilley Emerson
Tilley Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Greycen Emerson
Greycen Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Jarrius Emerson
Jarrius Emerson was a prominent American essayist and philosopher known for his contributions to the Transcendentalist movement.
- Ezeriah Emerson
Ezeriah Emerson was a prominent essayist and philosopher who influenced the Transcendentalist movement in American literature.
- Wake Emerson
Wake Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist known for his transcendentalist philosophy.
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April 27, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 27, 1962:
- Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
- Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
- South Africa: Freedom day.
- Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.
Saints celebrated on April 27, 1962:
- Saint Liberalis
- Saint Mariana
- Saint Floribert
- Saint Zita Lombardo
April 27, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 27, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 27, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 27, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 27, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Chubby Checker - Slow Twistin'
April 27, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 27, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 27, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
- Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
- Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
April 27, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 27, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 27, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- Ketty Lester - Love Letters
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp) - Slow Twistin'
April 27, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 27, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Maid for Murder
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Robert Asher
Starring: Bob Monkhouse, Alfred Marks, Hattie Jacques, Anna Karina
The Road to Hong Kong
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Norman Panama
Starring: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Joan Collins, Robert Morley
Hands of a Stranger
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Newt Arnold
Starring: Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah, Ted Otis
The Counterfeit Traitor
Release year: 1962
Directed by: George Seaton
Starring: William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz
The Horizontal Lieutenant
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Starring: Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus
April 27, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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:
Brothers in Law
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roy Boulting
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
April 27, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 27, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
By: Gayelord Hauser
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser
A Prologue To Love
By: Taylor Caldwell
There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.
Captain Newman, M.D.
By: Leo Calvin Rosten
Captain Newman M.D. Captain Newman, M.D. invites you to do rounds on the ward at an Army psychiatric Hospital where wounded veterans have lost touch and forgotten about civilian life.
April 27, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 27, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on April 27, 1962?
On April 27, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1962?
On April 27, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 27, 1962?
On April 27, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 27th?
April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of April. 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 April 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
- 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.
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 April 1962?
April 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
