What happened on Thursday May 31, 1962?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1962:

• Execution of Adolf Eichmann Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann is executed by hanging at a prison in Ramla, Israel. Following his execution, his body is cremated and his ashes are scattered in the Mediterranean Sea. Eichmann was a key architect of the Holocaust and was responsible for organizing the deportation and murder of millions of Jews during World War II.
• Dissolution of the West Indies Federation The West Indies Federation, a short-lived political union of Caribbean territories, officially dissolves. This marked a significant moment in the region's political evolution and decolonization process.
• "Tell It To Groucho" Final Episode The television game show "Tell It To Groucho", hosted by comedian Groucho Marx, airs its final episode on CBS-TV.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1962

Newspapers from May. 31, 1962

May 31, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 151st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1962 can also be written as 5/31/1962 in the US and as 31/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1962 in May 1962 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1962:

• Corey Hart

  Canadian pop singer known for hit songs like 'Sunglasses at Night' and 'Never Surrender' during the 1980s new wave era.

• Noriko Hidaka

  Prominent Japanese voice actress and singer known for her work in anime and entertainment industry.

• Sebastian Koch

  Acclaimed German actor known for international films like 'The Lives of Others' and 'Bridge of Spies'.

• Dina Boluarte

  Peruvian politician who became the 64th president of Peru, taking office in a complex political context.

• Børge Ousland
• Magician (magician)
• Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux
• Victoria Ruffo

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1962:

• Adolf Eichmann

  A high-ranking Nazi SS officer who was a key architect of the Holocaust, responsible for organizing the systematic deportation and...

• Henry F. Ashurst

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1874).

• Carl Axel Pettersson

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
4. Dion - Lovers Who Wander
5. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
3. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
4. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Night Train

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 07:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 1962

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Someone born on May 31, 1962 is:

62 years 11 months old,

or 755 months and 2 days old,

or 3283 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22982 days old,

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

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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

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

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