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see horoscope and birth chart for April 30, 1962What happened on Monday April 30, 1962?
About April 30th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: NASA civilian pilot Joseph A. Walker sets a significant aerospace milestone by piloting the experimental X-15 aircraft to an impressive altitude of 75,190 meters, pushing the boundaries of high-altitude flight and contributing to critical aerospace research and development.
- Day of the week: April 30th, 1962 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Soldier Boy by The Shirelles
- #1 UK song: Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers
- Popular movie: Maid for Murder directed by Robert Asher
More about April 30th, 1962? See below for more news and curiosities on April 30th, 1962.
Table of contents
- April 30, 1962: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 30, 1962?
- April 30, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- April 30, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- April 30, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 30, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 30, 1962?
- Back in 1962
April 30, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 30, 1962:
- NASA X-15 High-Altitude Flight NASA civilian pilot Joseph A. Walker sets a significant aerospace milestone by piloting the experimental X-15 aircraft to an impressive altitude of 75,190 meters, pushing the boundaries of high-altitude flight and contributing to critical aerospace research and development.
- Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Titleholders Championship Golf champion Mickey Wright demonstrates her exceptional skill by winning her 8th major title at the LPGA Titleholders Championship, defeating Ruth Jessen in a thrilling playoff and further establishing herself as a dominant force in women's professional golf.
- Willie Mays Hits Four Home Runs Baseball legend Willie Mays achieves a remarkable feat by hitting four home runs in a single game, showcasing his extraordinary batting prowess and cementing his status as one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history.
April 30, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 30, 1962:
- Jameson Adams
- Tom Lieb
- Axel Nordlander
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.
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
- Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
- Elvis Presley - 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.
- B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
- Cliff Richard - 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 music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Ketty Lester - Love Letters
- King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me
April 30, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.
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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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 30, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 30, 1962 was Waning crescent.
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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How old is someone born on April 30, 1962?
Someone born on April 30, 1962 is:
63 years and 3 days old,
or 756 months and 3 days old,
or 3287 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23014 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1962?
There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 30th 2026.
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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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