What happened on Saturday March 31, 1962?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1962:

• 116th Grand National Horse Race Fred Winter wins the 116th Grand National horse race, riding the 28/1 outsider Kilmore to a decisive 10-length victory over Wyndburgh. This remarkable performance showcased Winter's exceptional horsemanship and Kilmore's unexpected racing prowess.
• John Taylor NFL Player Birth John Taylor was born, who would later become a notable wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers. Taylor was an important part of the team's offensive strategy during his professional football career.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Mar. 31, 1962

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1962

March 31, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 90th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1962 can also be written as 3/31/1962 in the US and as 31/3/1962 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1962 in March 1962 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1962:

• MC Hammer

  Iconic American rapper known for hit songs like 'U Can't Touch This' and pioneering dance rap in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• Olli Rehn

  Finnish politician who served as a European Commissioner and played professional football during his early career.

• Nicolas Poincaré
• Phil Leadbetter

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on March 31st

Famous people died on March 31, 1962:

• Marcello Dudovich

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on March 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1962 was Don't Break The Heart That Loves You by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Connie Francis - Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
2. Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
3. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
4. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
5. Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen - Midnight In Moscow

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
2. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
3. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
4. Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
5. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1962 was Twistin' The Night Away by Sam Cooke, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
2. The Sensations - Let Me In
3. Ace Cannon - Tuff
4. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
5. Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 1962 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:06 am and setting at 02:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 1962

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Someone born on March 31, 1962 is:

63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 14 days old,

or 3293 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23055 days old,

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

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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

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

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