Monday April 30, 1962: on this day

April 30, 1962 was the 120th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 30, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 30, 1962, who was born and died on April 30, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 30, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Soldier Boy by The Shirelles), movies (e.g. Maid for Murder, directed by Robert Asher), TV series (e.g. Brothers In Law) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 30th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 30, 1962?


April 30, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 120th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1962 can also be written as 4/30/1962 in the US and as 30/4/1962 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1962 in April 1962 calendar

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April 30, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1962:

  • Willie mays hits 4 hrs
  • Nasa civilian pilot joseph a walker takes x-15 to an altitude of 75,190 metres.

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April 30, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 30th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 30, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:06 am and setting at 04:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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Who was born on April 30, 1962?


Famous people born on April 30, 1962:

  • Chadwin Poeticus

    Chadwin Poeticus is a celebrated poet whose works explore themes of nature, love, and the human experience.

  • Kanari Kanemitsu

    Physicist known for research in theoretical particle physics.

  • Shaeleigh Woodward

    Shaeleigh Woodward is a renowned British biographer whose meticulously researched and engaging works have shed light on the lives of...

  • Brenee Fitzgerald

    Brenee Fitzgerald is a renowned business consultant and author, advising Fortune 500 companies on strategy and operations.

  • Aerie Emerson

    Aerie Emerson is a respected American biographer known for her insightful and well-researched accounts of the lives of influential literary...

  • Barbarita Vega

    Barbarita Vega is a Peruvian politician who has served as a member of the Congress of Peru.

  • Edwing Flores

    Edwing Flores is a Nicaraguan politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly of Nicaragua.

  • Hermenia Vargas

    Hermenia Vargas is a Nicaraguan politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly.

  • Egil Johansen
  • Moreno Sfiligoi
  • Tom Fahn
  • Eva Fjellerup
  • Carola Hornig
  • Seiji Maehara
  • Salvatore Matarrese
  • CeCe Rogers
  • Tarcisio Serena

Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

    Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

    Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

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April 30, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 10 months old,

or 742 months and 29 days old,

or 3230 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22614 days old,

if you were born on April 30, 1962.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1962?

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 30, 1962.

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April 30, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1962:

  • Cashlyn Emerson

    Cashlyn Emerson was a renowned American poet of the early 20th century, known for her lyrical and introspective works that often focused on...

  • Vere Wallis

    Vere Wallis was a British composer known for his orchestral and chamber music works.

  • Jameson Adams
  • Tom Lieb
  • Axel Nordlander

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Murdis Johnson

    Renowned for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Robert FitzRoy

    Robert FitzRoy was an English officer of the Royal Navy, a scientist, and a meteorologist who established the first weather forecasting...

  • Lareta Tulip

    Renowned botanist known for her work on rare plant species.

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April 30, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 1962:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 1962:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 1962:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
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April 30, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 30, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

April 30, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 30, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Soldier Boy
  2. - Mashed Potato Time
  3. - Johnny Angel
  4. - Stranger On The Shore
  5. - Good Luck Charm

April 30, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

April 30, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 30, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nut Rocker
  2. - Wonderful Land
  3. - Good Luck Charm
  4. - Hey Little Girl
  5. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

April 30, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

April 30, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 30, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mashed Potato Time
  2. - Love Letters
  3. - Soul Twist
  4. - Soldier Boy
  5. - Something's Got A Hold On Me

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April 30, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maid for Murder

Maid for Murder

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Asher

Starring: Bob Monkhouse, Alfred Marks, Hattie Jacques, Anna Karina

The Road to Hong Kong

The Road to Hong Kong

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Norman Panama

Starring: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Joan Collins, Robert Morley

Hands of a Stranger

Hands of a Stranger

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Newt Arnold

Starring: Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah, Ted Otis

The Counterfeit Traitor

The Counterfeit Traitor

Release year: 1962

Directed by: George Seaton

Starring: William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz

The Horizontal Lieutenant

The Horizontal Lieutenant

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus

April 30, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

Benny Hill

Benny Hill

Release year: 1962

Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Space Angel

Space Angel

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Dick Darley

April 30, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 30, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter

Ship of Fools

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The story is set on a cruise ship bound for Germany in the summer 1931. The passengers include a Spanish noblewoman and a drunken German lawyer. An American divorcee is also included.

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

Captain Newman, M.D. by Leo Calvin Rosten

Captain Newman, M.D.

By:

Captain Newman M.D. Captain Newman, M.D. invites you to do rounds on the ward at an Army psychiatric Hospital where wounded veterans have lost touch and forgotten about civilian life.

Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter

Chairman Of The Bored

By:

First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.

A Long And Happy Life by Reynolds Price

A Long And Happy Life

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Reynolds Price's A Long and Happy Life was a wildly popular novel that won the William Faulkner Award in 1962 for being a first novel.

April 30, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 30, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on April 30, 1962?

On April 30, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1962?

On April 30, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 1962?

On April 30, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

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What happened in 1962?

1962 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
  • 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
  • Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome

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What was the calendar for April 1962?

April 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1962 calendar looked like.

Monday April 30, 1962