What happened on Monday May 28, 1962?

Here's what happened on May 28, 1962:

• Rochester School Segregation Lawsuit A landmark lawsuit is filed in Rochester, New York, challenging de facto school segregation, which was a critical moment in the ongoing civil rights struggle for educational equality in the United States.
• Major US Stock Market Crash The US stock market experiences a dramatic drop of $20.8 billion in a single day, signaling significant economic volatility and investor uncertainty during the early 1960s.
• Wide World of Sports Debuts Wide World of Sports, hosted by Chris Schenkel, premieres on CBS radio, marking a significant moment in sports broadcasting history. The show would go on to become a pioneering program in sports entertainment.
• Roland Gift Born Roland Gift, lead singer of the English pop band Fine Young Cannibals, is born. Gift would later become known for his distinctive voice and the band's hit songs in the 1980s.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from May. 28, 1962

Newspapers from May. 28, 1962

May 28, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 148th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1962 can also be written as 5/28/1962 in the US and as 28/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

May 28, 1962 in May 1962 calendar

Famous people born on May 28, 1962:

• François-Henri Pinault

  French billionaire businessman who serves as CEO and Chairman of Kering, a global luxury goods group owning brands like Gucci and Saint...

• James Michael Tyler

  American actor best known for playing Gunther in the iconic TV series 'Friends', a role that made him a beloved supporting character.

• Brandon Cruz

  American actor and singer known for his work in television and music during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Andrej Panin

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on May 28th

Famous people died on May 28, 1962:

• Giacomo Gaglione
• Domenico Spoleti

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on May 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
4. Dion - Lovers Who Wander
5. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
3. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
4. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Night Train

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 28, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 02:43 am and setting at 03:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on May 28, 1962

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Someone born on May 28, 1962 is:

62 years 11 months old,

or 755 months and 16 days old,

or 3285 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22997 days old,

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

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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

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

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