What happened on Thursday June 28, 1962?

Here's what happened on June 28, 1962:

• Thalidomide Drug Ban in the Netherlands The Dutch government officially banned the controversial drug thalidomide, which had been linked to severe birth defects in children born to mothers who took the medication during pregnancy. This decision was part of a global response to the thalidomide tragedy that had caused widespread congenital disabilities.
• Formation of the Lutheran Church in America Four major Lutheran church organizations in the United States - the United Lutheran Church in America, Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, American Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church - merged to create a unified Lutheran Church in America, representing a significant moment of denominational consolidation.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jun. 28, 1962

Newspapers from Jun. 28, 1962

June 28, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 179th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1962 can also be written as 6/28/1962 in the US and as 28/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

Famous people born on June 28, 1962:

• Tony Leung Chiu-Wai

  Internationally acclaimed Hong Kong actor known for his roles in critically acclaimed films by directors like Wong Kar-wai and his...

• Anisoara Stanciu-Cusmir

  Romanian long jumper who won gold medal at the 1984 Olympics, representing a significant achievement in track and field.

• Leslie Roberts

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on June 28th

Famous people died on June 28, 1962:

• Mickey Cochrane

  Renowned Major League Baseball catcher and manager who played primarily for the Detroit Tigers, known for his exceptional leadership and...

• Cy Morgan

  American baseball player (born 1878).

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on June 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper
3. Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park
4. Johnny Tillotson - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
5. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
3. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
4. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
5. Jimmie Rodgers - English Country Garden

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
3. Joe Henderson - Snap Your Fingers
4. The Marvelettes - Playboy
5. Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 28, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:01 am and setting at 06:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on June 28, 1962

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Someone born on June 28, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 26 days old,

or 3277 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22945 days old,

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

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 28th 2025.

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

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

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