What happened on Saturday June 30, 1962?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1962:

• Algeria Gains Independence from France Charles de Gaulle officially accepts Algerian independence, marking the end of a long and complex colonial relationship. France recognizes Algeria's sovereignty the following day, concluding a tumultuous period of struggle and negotiation.
• Rwanda and Burundi Achieve Independence Rwanda and Burundi officially gain full independence from Belgium, marking a significant milestone in their post-colonial history and national self-determination.
• First Walmart Store Opens The first Walmart store, then known as Wal-Mart, opens for business in Rogers, Arkansas, launching what would become one of the world's largest retail corporations.
• Sandy Koufax No-Hitter Against New York Mets Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Sandy Koufax achieves a remarkable no-hitter against the New York Mets, winning 5-0 and showcasing his exceptional pitching skills.
• Nordic Cooperation Treaty Takes Effect The Treaty of Nordic Cooperation, signed on March 23, 1962, officially comes into force, strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Nordic countries.
• London Smog Incident A heavy smog develops over London, potentially indicating ongoing air quality challenges in the city during this period.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1962

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1962

June 30, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 181st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1962 can also be written as 6/30/1962 in the US and as 30/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1962:

• Tony Fernandez

  Dominican-American baseball player who played as a shortstop for the Cleveland Indians, known for his defensive skills.

• Pedja Bjelac
• Maria Amelia Monti

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on June 30th

Famous people died on June 30, 1962:

• Sybille Binder
• James Greene
• Heikki Kähkönen
• Caspar Neher
• Luigi Scelzo
• Elena Adelaide di Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on June 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. David Rose and His Orchestra - The Stripper
3. Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park
4. Johnny Tillotson - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
5. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
3. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
4. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
5. Jimmie Rodgers - English Country Garden

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
3. Joe Henderson - Snap Your Fingers
4. The Marvelettes - Playboy
5. Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 30, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:24 am and setting at 08:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on June 30, 1962

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Someone born on June 30, 1962 is:

62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 14 days old,

or 3280 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22964 days old,

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

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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

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

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