What happened on Sunday January 28, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 28, 1962:

• Washington D.C.'s Last Streetcar Retires On January 28, 1962, at 2:00 a.m., Washington, D.C. witnessed the final run of its streetcar system, marking the end of an era for urban public transit. The transit company officially retired its 27-car fleet, symbolizing the transition from traditional streetcars to more modern transportation methods.
• Extraordinary Bee Sting Survival Story On January 28, 1962, in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Johanne Relleke experienced an extraordinary medical incident by surviving an unprecedented 2,443 bee stings. This remarkable event highlights human resilience and the potential for survival under extreme circumstances.

Events in 1962

January 28, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 28, 1962

Newspapers from Jan. 28, 1962

January 28, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 28th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1962 can also be written as 1/28/1962 in the US and as 28/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

Famous people born on January 28, 1962:

• Patrice Motsepe

  Prominent South African businessman and billionaire, known for his significant investments and philanthropic work.

• Michael Cage

  Professional NBA player who played as a forward/center for the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Jersey Nets during his basketball career.

• Catherine Falgayrac
• Giovanna Melandri

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on January 28th

Famous people died on January 28, 1962:

• Ettore Gabrici
• Ettore Montanaro
• Karel Podgornik

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on January 28th

January 28, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 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 28, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 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 28, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 28, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:44 pm and setting at 11:45 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 28, 1962

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Someone born on January 28, 1962 is:

63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 26 days old,

or 3299 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23096 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1962?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 28, 1962.

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