What happened on Saturday September 29, 1962?

Here's what happened on September 29, 1962:

• University of Mississippi Integration President John F. Kennedy authorizes the use of federal troops to enforce the integration of the University of Mississippi, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement that confronted racial segregation in higher education.
• Ben Bella Forms Algerian Government Ahmed Ben Bella establishes the first government of independent Algeria following the country's hard-fought liberation from French colonial rule, marking a significant moment in post-colonial African history.
• Alouette 1 Satellite Launch Canada launches Alouette 1, its first satellite, using a US Delta rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, marking a significant milestone in Canada's space exploration and technological capabilities.
• My Fair Lady Broadway Milestone The legendary Broadway musical 'My Fair Lady' concludes its remarkable run at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City after an impressive 2,715 performances, solidifying its place in theatrical history.
• Roy Rogers Television Debut The Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Show premieres on ABC-TV, bringing the popular Western entertainment duo to television audiences nationwide.
• Alley Cat Music Hit The instrumental jazz piano piece 'Alley Cat' by Danish musician Bent Fabric reaches its peak chart position at #7 on the Billboard charts, showcasing the international appeal of instrumental music in the early 1960s.
• Baseball Strikeout Record In a remarkable pitching performance, the Indians and Angels set an American League record with a combined 40 strikeouts during a doubleheader, highlighting the exceptional pitching skills of the era.
• William R. Blair Obituary William R. Blair, an Irish-born American physicist and inventor, passes away at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of scientific contributions.

Events in 1962

September 29, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 29, 1962

Newspapers from Sep. 29, 1962

September 29, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1962 can also be written as 9/29/1962 in the US and as 29/9/1962 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 1962 in September 1962 calendar

Famous people born on September 29, 1962:

• Roger Bart

  American actor.

• Janne Andersson
• Al Pitrelli
• Helena Dalli

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on September 29th

Famous people died on September 29, 1962:

• Robert Burton
• Ottorino Mezzetti

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on September 29th

September 29, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
2. Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
3. Booker T. & The M.G.s - Green Onions
4. Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
5. Tommy Roe - Sheila

September 29, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. The Tornados - Telstar
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Tommy Roe - Sheila
4. Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
5. Elvis Presley - She's Not You

September 29, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 1962 was Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
2. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
3. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
4. The Contours - Do You Love Me
5. Brook Benton - Lie To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 29, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 29, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 29, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 29, 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 September 29, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:22 am and setting at 07:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on September 29, 1962

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Someone born on September 29, 1962 is:

62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 15 days old,

or 3267 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22873 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 29, 1962?

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 29, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 29, 1962.

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