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February 28, 1962 was the 59th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 28, 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 February 28, 1962, who was born and died on February 28, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler)), movies (e.g. Knife in the Water, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 28, 1962?
- February 28, 1962: What happened on that day?
- February 28, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 28, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 28, 1962?
- February 28, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 28, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- February 28, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 28, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- February 28, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 28, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 28, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 28, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 28, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on February 28, 1962?
What day of the week was February 28, 1962?
February 28, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 59th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 28, 1962 can also be written as 2/28/1962 in the US and as 28/2/1962 in UK and Europe.
February 28, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 28, 1962:
- Wmgm-am in new york city changes call letters to whn
February 28, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
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 28, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 28, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 28, 1962 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 28, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 01:35 am and setting at 12:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1962.
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Who was born on February 28, 1962?
Famous people born on February 28, 1962:
- Dracen Nightshade
Dracen Nightshade is a contemporary playwright known for her dark, psychological dramas exploring the human psyche.
- Myrel Grayson
Myrel Grayson is a Canadian playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.
- Maize Guthrie
Maize Guthrie is an American geneticist known for her research on the genetic diversity of maize and its wild relatives.
- Steve Tsujiura
Hockey forward (team japan 1998).
- Chunli Li
Auckland, new zealand -- table tennis player (1996 olympics).
- Angela Bailey
England, united kingdom -- canadian 4x100m relayer (1984 olympics-silver medalist).
- Antonello Riva
- Jaime Baeza
- Caroline Henderson
- Kitarō Kōsaka
- Ken Whisenhunt
- Alessandro Gilioli
- Carlos Hoyos
Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:
![Bernadette Peters]()
Bernadette PetersAmerican actress, singer, and dancer.
![Natalia Vodianova]()
Natalia VodianovaModel and actress from russia-french.
![Gilbert Gottfried]()
Gilbert GottfriedGilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...
![Stephanie Beacham]()
Stephanie BeachamStephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.
![Dorothy Stratten]()
Dorothy StrattenCanadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.
![Mario Andretti]()
Mario AndrettiAldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.
![Svetlana Alliluyeva]()
Svetlana AlliluyevaRussian-american writer and educator (d.2011).
![Rae Dawn Chong]()
Rae Dawn ChongCanadian actress.
![Mercedes Ruehl]()
Mercedes RuehlAmerican actress.
![Vincente Minnelli]()
Vincente MinnelliAmerican film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).
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February 28, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 1 month old,
or 745 months and 28 days old,
or 3243 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22702 days old,
if you were born on February 28, 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 February 28, 1962?
There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 28, 1962.
February 28, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 28, 1962:
- Harold Ogden "Chic" Johnson
At 70, comedian (olsen & johnson) dies.
- Osvaldo Sanini
- Louis Wilke
- Julio Camba
What famous deaths happened on February 28th?
Famous deaths on February 28th:
![George Kennedy]()
George KennedyGeorge kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.
![Ruby Keeler]()
Ruby KeelerCanadian-american actress and dancer.
![Mary Stuart]()
Mary StuartAmerican actress and singer (b. 1926).
![Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson]()
Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonAmerican actor (born in 1905).
![Jim Thorpe]()
Jim ThorpeAmerican professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...
![Anny Ondra]()
Anny OndraActress (blackmail) dies at 83.
- Henry Luce
American publisher, born in china.
- Dewell Hines
Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.
- Aleja Fernandez
Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...
- Owen Chamberlain
American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.
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February 28, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 28, 1962:
- Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)
Saints celebrated on February 28, 1962:
- Saint Silvana
- Saint Rufinus
- Saint Oswald (d. 992)
- Saint Romanus (died 463)
February 28, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 28, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 26th and March 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 28, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler), according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.
February 28, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 28, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) - Duke Of Earl
- Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
- Dion - The Wanderer
- Brenda Lee - Break It To Me Gently
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
February 28, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 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.
February 28, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 28, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
- Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
- Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
February 28, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.
February 28, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 28, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
- The Ikettes - I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Gary U.S. Bonds - Dear Lady Twist
February 28, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 28, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Knife in the Water
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Anna Ciepielewska
Country: United States of America
Premature Burial
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roger Corman
Starring: Ray Milland, Hazel Court, Richard Ney, Heather Angel
Ring of Terror
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Clark L. Paylow
Starring: George E. Mather, Austin Green, Esther Furst, Norman Ollestad
Walk on the Wild Side
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter
Country: United States of America
Damn the Defiant!
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Lewis Gilbert
Starring: Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Maurice Denham, Nigel Stock
February 28, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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
Les coulisses de l'exploit
Release year: 1961
Steptoe and Son
Release year: 1961
Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
February 28, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 28, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Bull From The Sea
By: Mary Renault
The Bull from the Sea retells the story of Theseus, the brave youth who defeated the Minotaur and became king. This legend brought prosperity to Attica.
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.
The Making Of The President 1960
By: Theodore H. White
The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.
The Coming Fury
By: Bruce Catton
Notes on dust jacket: Bruce Catton's book about the Civil War is both a wide-ranging and a comprehensive work of art.
February 28, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 28, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on February 28, 1962?
On February 28, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1962?
On February 28, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 28, 1962?
On February 28, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about February 28th?
February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:
- 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
- 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.
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 February 1962?
February 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
