What happened on Monday December 31, 1962?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1962:

• Green Bay Packers NFL Championship Victory The Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants 16-7 in the NFL championship game on December 30, 1962, a pivotal moment in the team's storied football history and a significant sporting event of the year.
• Dutch Withdrawal from New Guinea The Netherlands officially ended its colonial presence in New Guinea, marking a significant moment in the decolonization process and the transition of the territory to Indonesian control.
• Katanga's Reintegration into Congo Katanga, a breakaway province that had previously sought independence, was reintegrated into the Democratic Republic of the Congo, resolving a significant political and territorial dispute that had caused regional instability.
• Match Game Television Debut The Match Game, a popular American television game show, premiered on NBC with host Gene Rayburn, marking the beginning of a long-running and influential quiz show format that would become a staple of American television entertainment.
• American Basketball League Suspension The American Basketball League (ABL) announced the suspension of its operations, a significant event in the early professional basketball landscape that would eventually pave the way for the expansion of other basketball leagues.
• Cincinnati Reds Stadium Agreement Ohio state officials resolved a legal dispute with the Cincinnati Reds baseball team by reaching an agreement that committed the team to remain in Cincinnati for ten years, ensuring the city's continued professional baseball presence.

Events in 1962

December 31, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1962

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1962

December 31, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 365th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1962 can also be written as 12/31/1962 in the US and as 31/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1962:

• Don Diamont

  American actor known for his roles in daytime television, particularly in soap operas like 'The Young and the Restless' and 'The Bold and...

• Tyrone Corbin

  Former NBA player and coach who played for multiple teams including the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings, and later became a head coach.

• Katy Karrenbauer
• Julian Stone (actor)
• Jeff Flake

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on December 31st

December 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1962 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. Chubby Checker - The Twist
3. Bobby Vee - Run To Him
4. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
5. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love

December 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
3. Mr Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
4. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
5. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy

December 31, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1962 was Unchain My Heart by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Unchain My Heart
2. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
3. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
4. Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:43 am and setting at 11:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1962

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Someone born on December 31, 1962 is:

62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 23 days old,

or 3251 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22759 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1962?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1962.

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