What happened on Saturday July 28, 1962?

Here's what happened on July 28, 1962:

• Mariner I Mars Mission Fails NASA's Mariner I spacecraft, intended to be the first mission to Mars, experienced a catastrophic failure shortly after launch. The spacecraft veered off course and was deliberately destroyed over the Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant setback in early space exploration efforts.
• 8th World Festival of Youth and Students Begins The 8th World Festival of Youth and Students commenced, bringing together young people from around the world to promote international solidarity, peace, and cultural exchange. This event was a significant platform for youth dialogue during the Cold War era.
• Deadly Train Crash in Steelton, Pennsylvania A tragic train accident in Steelton, Pennsylvania resulted in the loss of nineteen lives. The incident highlighted the ongoing safety challenges in mid-20th century transportation infrastructure.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jul. 28, 1962

Newspapers from Jul. 28, 1962

July 28, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 209th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 28, 1962 can also be written as 7/28/1962 in the US and as 28/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

July 28, 1962 in July 1962 calendar

Famous people died on July 28, 1962:

• Eddie Costa
• Mansueto Pometta

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on July 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
2. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
3. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss
4. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
5. David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 28, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm

July 28, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 28, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
3. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
4. Don Gardner And Dee Dee Ford - I Need Your Loving
5. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 28, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 28, 1962 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 28, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:08 am and setting at 06:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on July 28, 1962

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Someone born on July 28, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 16 days old,

or 3276 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22936 days old,

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

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 28th 2025.

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

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

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