Sunday June 17, 1962: on this day

June 17, 1962 was the 168th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 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 June 17, 1962, who was born and died on June 17, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles), movies (e.g. The Music Man, directed by Morton DaCosta), TV series (e.g. The Franchise Affair) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 17, 1962?


June 17, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1962 can also be written as 6/17/1962 in the US and as 17/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

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June 17, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1962:

  • 62nd us golf open: jack nicklaus shoots a 283 at oakmont country club - pennsylvania
  • Lou brock is 2nd to hr into polo grounds right-center field bleachers
  • Sandra haynie wins lpga cosmopolitan golf open

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 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 June 17th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 06:00 am.

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

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Who was born on June 17, 1962?


Famous people born on June 17, 1962:

  • Tifanny Coyne

    American musician and member of the band The Flaming Lips.

  • Lio

    Belgian singer and actress who was a pop icon in france and belgium during the 1980s.

  • Hellena Sawyer

    Hellena Sawyer is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as The Shield and Dexter.

  • Michael Monroe

    Finnish singer-songwriter/saxophonist hanoi rocks and demolition 23,.

  • Jovan Hutton Pulitzer

    Known for his work in investigative journalism and technology.

  • Ed Brady

    Nfl linebacker (tampa bay bucs).

  • Jerry Falwell

    Pastor of thomas road baptist church, founder of liberty university lynchburg, va (born 33).

  • Christopher Münch
  • Xavier Sala i Martín
  • Philippe Tibeuf
  • Gabriel Ángel Villa Vahos
  • Vittorio Castellani
  • Franco Caforio
  • Djamel Amani
  • Bap Kennedy
  • Martin Hangl

Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:

  • Newt Gingrich
    Newt Gingrich

    American politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.

  • Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick Lamar

    Kendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • K.J. Apa
    K.J. Apa

    New Zealand actor known for his role as Archie Andrews in the teen drama series Riverdale.

  • Bresha Webb
    Bresha Webb

    Bresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.

  • Beth Moore
    Beth Moore

    Beth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.

  • Barry Manilow
    Barry Manilow

    American singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.

  • Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear

    American actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.

  • Joe Piscopo
    Joe Piscopo

    American actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...

  • Peter Lupus
    Peter Lupus

    American actor and bodybuilder.

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


You are 61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 12 days old,

or 3223 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22566 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 17, 1962?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 17, 1962:

  • Wilbur Snyder

    Wilbur Snyder was an American physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Olinto Cristina

What famous deaths happened on June 17th?

Famous deaths on June 17th:

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Kate Smith
    Kate Smith

    American singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).

  • Pamela Britton
    Pamela Britton

    Actress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.

  • John Murray
    John Murray

    Canadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).

  • Jaquese Williams

    Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.

  • Aulden Smith

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.

  • Cevyn Thomas

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Elysian Stone

    Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.

  • Lamarco Smith

    Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.

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

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


Holidays on June 17, 1962:

  • St. Albert Chmielowski.
  • National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
  • Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.

Observances on June 17, 1962:

  • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
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June 17, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 17, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Stranger On The Shore
  3. - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
  4. - (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance
  5. - Palisades Park

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Good Luck Charm
  2. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
  3. - Come Outside
  4. - A Picture Of You
  5. - Nut Rocker

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 17, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
  3. - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
  4. - The One Who Really Loves You
  5. - Playboy

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

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

The Music Man

The Music Man

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Morton DaCosta

Starring: Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold

Country: United States of America

Hatari!

Hatari!

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: John Wayne, Elsa Martinelli, Hardy Krüger, Red Buttons

Country: United States of America

Lolita

Lolita

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Adrian Lyne

Starring: Jeremy Irons, Dominique Swain, Melanie Griffith, Frank Langella

Country: United States of America

Boys' Night Out

Boys' Night Out

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Michael Gordon

Starring: Kim Novak, James Garner, Tony Randall, Howard Duff

Lolita

Lolita

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon, Gary Cockrell

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

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

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

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.

A Prologue To Love by Taylor Caldwell

A Prologue To Love

By:

There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.

Why Not Victory? by Barry M. Goldwater

Why Not Victory?

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"THE ONLY OPTION TO VICTORY IS-OBVIOUSLY DEFEAT" This one sentence from Senator Arizona cuts through the theories that coexistence, compromise, and containment have been obscured by US thinking about cold.

The Big Laugh by John O'Hara

The Big Laugh

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This is a devastating account of the film industry's Golden Age in all its fake power and glory. John O'Hara's famously sharp-edged social reality and on-the-money dialogue.

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

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

The most popular videogames on June 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

history

Who was the US President on June 17, 1962?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 17, 1962?

On June 17, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about June 17th?

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

  • 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.

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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 June 1962?

June 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 17, 1962