Tuesday July 17, 1962: on this day

July 17, 1962 was the 198th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 17, 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 July 17, 1962, who was born and died on July 17, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton), movies (e.g. The Lion, directed by Jack Cardiff), TV series (e.g. Personally Yours) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1962?


July 17, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1962 can also be written as 7/17/1962 in the US and as 17/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1962:

  • East berliner peter fechter flees over berlin wall
  • Robert white in x-15 sets altitude record of 108 km (354,300 ft)
  • Us senate rejects medicare for the aged.
  • Nuclear weapons testing: the "small boy" test shot little feller i becomes the last atmospheric test detonation at the nevada national security site.

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July 17, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 17, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on July 17th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 17, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 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 July 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:41 pm and setting at 06:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1962.

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Who was born on July 17, 1962?


Famous people born on July 17, 1962:

  • Malaysia Airlines Flight 17

    Malaysia airlines flight 17 was a scheduled passenger flight from amsterdam to kuala lumpur that was shot down over eastern ukraine, killing...

  • Stéphane Taponier

    Stéphane taponier is a french journalist known for his work as a war correspondent, particularly for his capture and subsequent release in...

  • Jay Barrs

    Jacksonville, florida -- archer (1988-92, 96 olympics, gold medalist).

  • Bill Sage

    American actor.

  • Dominique Đặng Văn Cầu
  • Patricio Mardones
  • Iván
  • Scott Z. Burns

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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July 17, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 3 days old,

or 3222 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22558 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 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 July 17, 1962?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 17, 1962.

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July 17, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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July 17, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 1962:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 17, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roses Are Red (My Love)
  2. - The Wah-Watusi
  3. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  4. - The Stripper
  5. - Sealed With A Kiss

July 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 17, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - I Remember You
  3. - Come Outside
  4. - A Picture Of You
  5. - Good Luck Charm

July 17, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 17, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - You'll Lose A Good Thing
  3. - Snap Your Fingers
  4. - Bring It On Home To Me
  5. - The Wah Watusi

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July 17, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lion

The Lion

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Starring: William Holden, Trevor Howard, Capucine, Pamela Franklin

Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man

Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Richard Beymer, Diane Baker, Corinne Calvet, Fred Clark

I Thank a Fool

I Thank a Fool

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Robert Stevens

Starring: Susan Hayward, Peter Finch, Diane Cilento, Cyril Cusack

Black Gold

Black Gold

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leslie H. Martinson

Starring: Philip Carey, Diane McBain, James Best, Fay Spain

Tiara Tahiti

Tiara Tahiti

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: James Mason, John Mills, Claude Dauphin, Herbert Lom

July 17, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 17, 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:

Personally Yours

Personally Yours

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

The French Chef

The French Chef

Release year: 1962

Starring: Julia Child

Country: United States of America

July 17, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 17, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dearly Beloved by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Dearly Beloved

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Anne Morrow Lindbergh's bestseller, Dearly Beloved, is set in June. This is a wonderful moment when the "gathered together", not only look at this couple, but also their lives, hopes and fears.

A Thousand Springs by Anna Chennault

A Thousand Springs

By:

There have been many books written about General Claire Chennault. This gives a more personal perspective. Anna Chen Xiangmei was a war correspondent at the Central News Agency, starting in 1944.

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

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1961: By Herman Taller M.D. 1961: by Herman Taller M.D.

The Bull From The Sea by Mary Renault

The Bull From The Sea

By:

The Bull from the Sea retells the story of Theseus, the brave youth who defeated the Minotaur and became king. This legend brought prosperity to Attica.

July 17, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 17, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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Who was the US President on July 17, 1962?

On July 17, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1962?

On July 17, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1962?

On July 17, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 1962?

July 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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