What happened on Monday July 30, 1962?

Here's what happened on July 30, 1962:

• Trans-Canada Highway Officially Opened The Trans-Canada Highway, a monumental infrastructure project, was officially inaugurated, connecting the east and west coasts of Canada. At the time, it was the longest national highway in the world, symbolizing national unity and marking a significant milestone in Canadian transportation infrastructure.
• 33rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game The American League defeated the National League 9-4 in the 33rd MLB All-Star Game, held at the historic Wrigley Field in Chicago. This annual showcase of baseball's top talent highlighted the competitive spirit of the sport during the early 1960s.
• Leon Wagner Wins All-Star Game MVP Leon Wagner was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 33rd MLB All-Star Game, recognizing his outstanding performance in the American League's victory over the National League.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jul. 30, 1962

Newspapers from Jul. 30, 1962

July 30, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 211th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 30, 1962 can also be written as 7/30/1962 in the US and as 30/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

July 30, 1962 in July 1962 calendar

Famous people born on July 30, 1962:

• Alton Brown

  Renowned American television host, food personality, and culinary expert known for shows like Good Eats and hosting Food Network programs.

• Yakub Memon

  Indian writer and poet who made significant contributions to Urdu literature, known for his literary works and cultural impact.

• Andy Green

  British land speed record holder, first person to break the sound barrier on land with the ThrustSSC supersonic car.

• Vladimir Nikolayevich Dezhurov

  Russian cosmonaut and lieutenant colonel who participated in space missions, specifically aboard Soyuz TM-21.

• Serge Élissalde
• Dominique Quélen

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on July 30th

Famous people died on July 30, 1962:

• Renato di Borbone-Parma
• Luigi Carnera
• Johannes Gerckens Bassøe
• Pasquale Lissone
• Myron McCormick

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on July 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 30, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
2. Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
3. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss
4. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
5. Ray Stevens - Ahab, The Arab

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 30, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
2. Pat Boone - Speedy Gonzales
3. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
4. Bobby Darin - Things
5. The Shadows - Guitar Tango

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 30, 1962 was You'll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
2. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
3. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
4. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
5. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 30th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 30, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 08:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on July 30, 1962

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Someone born on July 30, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 14 days old,

or 3276 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22934 days old,

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

There are 77 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 30th 2025.

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

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

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