What happened on Sunday September 30, 1962?

About September 30th, 1962, in brief:

  • Historical events: James Meredith courageously entered the University of Mississippi, challenging racial segregation and becoming the first African American student to attend the previously all-white institution. His enrollment was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, sparking significant social and political tensions.
  • Day of the week: September 30th, 1962 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Sherry by The 4 Seasons
  • #1 UK song: Telstar by The Tornados
  • Popular movie: Dr. No directed by Terence Young

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September 30, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 30, 1962:

  • James Meredith Integrates University of Mississippi James Meredith courageously entered the University of Mississippi, challenging racial segregation and becoming the first African American student to attend the previously all-white institution. His enrollment was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, sparking significant social and political tensions.
  • Federal Troops Deployed to Mississippi President John F. Kennedy dispatched 3,000 federal troops to Mississippi to support James Meredith's integration of the University of Mississippi and maintain civil order during this critical civil rights moment.
  • The Beatles Release First EMI Single The Beatles release their debut single 'Love Me Do' under EMI Records, marking the beginning of their legendary musical journey that would transform popular music.
  • First James Bond Film Premieres "Dr. No", the inaugural James Bond film starring Sean Connery, debuts in United Kingdom theaters, launching one of the most successful and enduring film franchises in cinema history.
  • United Farm Workers Founded Mexican-American labor leader Cesar Chavez establishes the United Farm Workers, a groundbreaking labor union dedicated to protecting the rights and improving working conditions for agricultural workers.
  • End of Golden Age of Radio The final episodes of classic radio programs 'Suspense' and 'Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar' are broadcast on CBS Radio, symbolically marking the conclusion of radio's most influential entertainment era.
  • Algeria Joins United Nations Algeria is accepted as a member of the United Nations, signaling its international recognition following its independence from France.
  • Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Mickey Wright wins the San Diego Golf Open, further establishing her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era.

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

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September 30, 1962: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Green Bay Packers : 0 - 49
  • Cleveland Browns - Philadelphia Eagles : 7 - 35
  • Dallas Cowboys - Los Angeles Rams : 27 - 17
  • Detroit Lions - Baltimore Colts : 29 - 20
  • Minnesota Vikings - San Francisco 49ers : 7 - 21
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What day of the week was September 30, 1962?


September 30, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 273rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 30, 1962 can also be written as 9/30/1962 in the US and as 30/9/1962 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 30, 1962?


Famous people born on September 30, 1962:

  • Frank Rijkaard

    Legendary Dutch soccer player who was a key member of the iconic Ajax and AC Milan teams, known for his versatility and tactical...

  • Marley Marl

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  • Jean-Paul Van Poppel
  • Christian Le Squer
  • Massimo Bottura

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


Famous people died on September 30, 1962:

  • Muhammad VIII al-Amin
  • Antonio Scialoja

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September 30, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 30, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 24th and September 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 30, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

  1. - Sherry youtube
  2. - Ramblin' Rose youtube
  3. - Green Onions youtube
  4. - Monster Mash youtube
  5. - Sheila youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 30, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

  1. - Telstar youtube
  2. - The Loco-Motion youtube
  3. - Sheila youtube
  4. - It Might As Well Rain Until September youtube
  5. - She's Not You youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 30, 1962 was Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

  1. - Green Onions
  2. - You Beat Me To The Punch
  3. - Sherry youtube
  4. - Do You Love Me youtube
  5. - Lie To Me
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September 30, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 30th is Libra.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 30, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 30, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:19 am and setting at 08:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1962.

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How old is someone born on September 30, 1962?


Someone born on September 30, 1962 is:

62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 14 days old,

or 3267 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22872 days old,

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

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 30th 2025.

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

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

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