Sunday May 13, 1962: on this day

May 13, 1962 was the 133rd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 13, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 13, 1962, who was born and died on May 13, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 13, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Soldier Boy by The Shirelles), movies (e.g. Jack the Giant Killer, directed by Nathan Juran), TV series (e.g. Brothers In Law) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 13th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 13, 1962?


May 13, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1962 can also be written as 5/13/1962 in the US and as 13/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

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May 13, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 13, 1962:

  • Mickey wright wins lpga western golf open.

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May 13, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 13, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on May 13th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 13, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 13, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 02:20 pm and setting at 03:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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Who was born on May 13, 1962?


Famous people born on May 13, 1962:

  • Eduardo Palomo
    Eduardo Palomo

    Mexican actor (d.2003).

  • Paul McDermott
    Paul McDermott

    An australian comedian, stage personality, actor, writer, and book illustrator, paul mcdermott is a renaissance man and all-round...

  • Zakariyah Thorpe

    Renowned footballer who excelled in midfield play.

  • Paul Burstow

    English politician.

  • Nick Hurd

    English businessman and politician, minister for civil society.

  • Emilio Estevez

    Actor.

  • Gregory H. Johnson

    Astronaut.

  • Sean McDonough

    American sports announcer.

  • Kathleen Jamie

    Scottish poet and academic.

  • Stefano Ticci
  • Roxana Baldetti
  • Péter Abay
  • Gabriele Hammermann
  • Domenica Luciani
  • Jurij Marusik
  • Lil Louis
  • Carl Albert

Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:

  • Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson

    An actor, model, musician, and producer from england.

  • Debby Ryan
    Debby Ryan

    Debby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.

  • Bea Arthur
    Bea Arthur

    Bea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.

  • Stephen Colbert
    Stephen Colbert

    American political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.

  • Dennis Rodman
    Dennis Rodman

    American basketball player, an american athlete.

  • Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel

    American actor and producer.

  • Ritchie Valens
    Ritchie Valens

    After renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.

  • Sunny Leone
    Sunny Leone

    Canadian american actress, model, and pornstar.

  • Iwan Rheon
    Iwan Rheon

    Welsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.

  • Joe Louis
    Joe Louis

    American heavyweight boxer.

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May 13, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 11 months old,

or 743 months and 6 days old,

or 3231 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22622 days old,

if you were born on May 13, 1962.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 1962?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 13, 1962.

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May 13, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 13, 1962:

  • Franz Kline

    American academic and painter (d. 1962).

  • Henry Trendley Dean

    American dentist (b. 1893).

  • Franz Jozef Kline

    American expressionist painter dies at 51.

  • Frank Jenks

    Actor colonel flack dies from cancer at 60.

  • Burton Egbert Stevenson
  • Roberto Almagià

What famous deaths happened on May 13th?

Famous deaths on May 13th:

  • Gary Cooper
    Gary Cooper

    American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.

  • Doris Day
    Doris Day

    American singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Leatrice Joy
    Leatrice Joy

    Silent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.

  • Dan Blocker
    Dan Blocker

    Texas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).

  • Wealthy Astor

    Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.

  • Kathleen Kennedy

    Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.

  • Amais Mabini

    Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.

  • Malik Ambar

    Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.

  • Rehman

    Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.

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May 13, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 13, 1962:

  • Our Lady of Fatima
  • Rotuma Day in Fiji.
  • World Fair Trade Day (2006).
  • Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
  • Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).

Saints celebrated on May 13, 1962:

  • Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
  • Saint John the Silent
  • Saint Gerald of Villamagna
  • Saint Robert Bellarmine
  • Saint Servatus
  • Saint Rolanda
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May 13, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 13, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 13, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 13, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 13, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Soldier Boy
  2. - Mashed Potato Time
  3. - Stranger On The Shore
  4. - Johnny Angel
  5. - Good Luck Charm

May 13, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 13, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 13, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nut Rocker
  2. - Wonderful Land
  3. - Good Luck Charm
  4. - Hey Little Girl
  5. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

May 13, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 13, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 13, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mashed Potato Time
  2. - Soul Twist
  3. - The One Who Really Loves You
  4. - Soldier Boy
  5. - Love Letters

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May 13, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 13, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jack the Giant Killer

Jack the Giant Killer

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Kerwin Mathews, Judi Meredith, Torin Thatcher, Walter Burke

Maid for Murder

Maid for Murder

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Asher

Starring: Bob Monkhouse, Alfred Marks, Hattie Jacques, Anna Karina

The Road to Hong Kong

The Road to Hong Kong

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Norman Panama

Starring: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Joan Collins, Robert Morley

Hands of a Stranger

Hands of a Stranger

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Newt Arnold

Starring: Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah, Ted Otis

The Counterfeit Traitor

The Counterfeit Traitor

Release year: 1962

Directed by: George Seaton

Starring: William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz

May 13, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 13, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

Benny Hill

Benny Hill

Release year: 1962

Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

May 13, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 13, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart

The Ivy Tree

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Mary Grey had travelled from Canada to Northumberland, the country of her forebears. The shout broke the silence as she enjoyed the orderly, sparse beauty of England's northern fallss.

My Life In Court by Louis Nizer

My Life In Court

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2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.

Pigeon Feathers by John Updike

Pigeon Feathers

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This classic collection of stories was first published in 1962 on the author's thirty-fifth birthday. Arthur Mizener wrote in The New York Times Book Review that Updike is a romantic and like all American.

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

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The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …

Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter

Chairman Of The Bored

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First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.

May 13, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 13, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on May 13, 1962?

On May 13, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1962?

On May 13, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 13, 1962?

On May 13, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 13th?

May 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gulf of oman incident. iran-united states relations, united arab emirates – iran relations. the united states maritime administration (marad), issues a new alert for all ships passing fujairah off the coast of the united arab emirates. this alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: surabaya bombings result in at least 13 deaths and over 40 injuries in a series suicide bombings that took place at three churches in surabaya in indonesia.
  • 2017 - Insurgency in balochistan. gunmen open fire upon construction workers at gwadar port, pakistan. at least 10 people were killed. this attack was claimed by the balochistan liberation army.

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What happened in 1962?

1962 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
  • 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
  • Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome

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What was the calendar for May 1962?

May 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Sunday May 13, 1962