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About September 30th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 30, 1962, James Meredith became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. His enrollment was met with significant resistance, leading to a federal intervention to ensure his safety.
- 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: To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan
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- September 30, 1962: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 30, 1962?
- Who was born on September 30, 1962?
- September 30, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- September 30, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- September 30, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 30, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 30, 1962?
- Back in 1962
September 30, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 30, 1962:
- James Meredith integrates University of Mississippi On September 30, 1962, James Meredith became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. His enrollment was met with significant resistance, leading to a federal intervention to ensure his safety. source: archives.gov
- Federal troops deployed to Mississippi On September 30, 1962, federal troops were deployed to the University of Mississippi to maintain order during the integration of James Meredith. This action highlighted the federal government's commitment to enforcing civil rights. source: archives.gov
- The Beatles release first EMI single On September 30, 1962, The Beatles released their first single under EMI, titled 'Love Me Do.' This marked the beginning of their rise to fame and significant impact on music history. source: bbc.com
- 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.
September 30, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1962
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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
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.
Who was born on September 30, 1962?
Famous people born on September 30, 1962:
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September 30, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 30, 1962:
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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.
- The 4 Seasons - Sherry
- Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
- Booker T. & The M.G.s - Green Onions
- Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
- Tommy Roe - Sheila
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.
- The Tornados - Telstar
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Tommy Roe - Sheila
- Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
- Elvis Presley - She's Not You
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.
- Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
- Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
- The 4 Seasons - Sherry
- The Contours - Do You Love Me
- Brook Benton - Lie To Me
September 30, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 30th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 30, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 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 birthSeptember 30, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Someone born on September 30, 1962 is:
63 years 10 months old,
or 766 months and 12 days old,
or 3332 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23326 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 30, 1962?
There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 30th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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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The history attached to September 30, 1962 includes James Meredith integrates University of Mississippi, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 30, 1962 included “Sherry” by The 4 Seasons, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 30, 1962 included To Kill a Mockingbird, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 30, 1962 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Frank Rijkaard, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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