What happened on Tuesday January 30, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 30, 1962:

• American Airlines Boeing 707 Crash A tragic aviation accident occurs when an American Airlines Boeing 707 crashes on takeoff at New York International Airport due to a rudder malfunction, resulting in the complete loss of all lives on board and highlighting critical aircraft safety concerns.
• Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain achieves the historic feat of scoring 100 points in a single NBA game, a record that remains unbroken and stands as one of the most remarkable individual performances in sports history.
• UN Censures Portugal over Angola The United Nations General Assembly officially censures Portugal for its colonial policies and actions in Angola, highlighting international condemnation of colonial oppression and supporting the emerging anti-colonial movement in Africa.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducts a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs that characterized the geopolitical tensions of the early 1960s.
• Military Coup in Burma A significant political transition occurs in Burma (now Myanmar) as General Ne Win seizes power through a military coup, fundamentally altering the country's political landscape and setting the stage for decades of military rule.
• First Kmart Store Opens The S. S. Kresge Company launches its first Kmart discount store in Garden City, Michigan, marking the beginning of a significant retail revolution that would transform American shopping habits.
• Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic A bizarre and unprecedented mass psychological event begins at a girls' mission school in Kashasha, Tanganyika (now Tanzania), where an unexplained laughter epidemic spreads, affecting over 1,000 people and becoming a fascinating case study in mass hysteria.
• Flying Wallendas Tragedy During a high-wire performance in Detroit, Michigan, two members of the famous Flying Wallendas are killed when their seven-person pyramid collapses, marking a devastating moment in circus performance history.

Events in 1962

January 30, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 30, 1962

Newspapers from Jan. 30, 1962

January 30, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 30th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 1962 can also be written as 1/30/1962 in the US and as 30/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

Famous people born on January 30, 1962:

• Abdullah II

  King of Jordan since 1999, son of King Hussein, known for his moderate leadership and efforts to promote peace in the Middle East.

• Mary Kay Letourneau

  Infamous American teacher convicted of statutory rape after having a sexual relationship with her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau, whom...

• Abdullah II of Jordan
• Abd Allah II di Giordania
• Jennifer Hale

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on January 30th

Famous people died on January 30, 1962:

• Manuel de Abreu

  Brazilian physician and engineer (b. 1894).

• Mario Carloni
• Louis Raymond

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on January 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 30, 1962 was Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
2. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Sue Thompson - Norman
5. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 30, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
3. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
4. Eden Kane - Forget Me Not
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 30, 1962 was I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) by Barbara George, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
3. Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
4. Ike & Tina Turner - Poor Fool
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 30th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 30, 1962 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 30, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 01:03 pm.

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

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Someone born on January 30, 1962 is:

63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 24 days old,

or 3299 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23094 days old,

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

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 30th 2026.

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

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

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