Tuesday March 20, 1962: on this day

March 20, 1962 was the 79th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 20, 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 March 20, 1962, who was born and died on March 20, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel), movies (e.g. All Fall Down, directed by John Frankenheimer), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 1962?


March 20, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 79th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1962 can also be written as 3/20/1962 in the US and as 20/3/1962 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1962 in March 1962 calendar

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March 20, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 1962:

  • Sjoukje dijkstra becomes world champion figure skater.

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March 20, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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 20, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on March 20th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 20, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 20, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 20, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:36 pm and setting at 06:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1962.

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Who was born on March 20, 1962?


Famous people born on March 20, 1962:

  • Rahima Begum

    Rahima Begum is a Bangladeshi businesswoman who owns and operates a chain of retail stores in the country.

  • Harel Beit-On

    Harel Beit-On is an Israeli entrepreneur and investor, known for his work in the high-tech industry.

  • Stephen Sommers

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Hulan Tserenpil

    Hulan Tserenpil is a Mongolian playwright whose works often explore the challenges and experiences of Mongolian people.

  • Rubens Zimbres

    A Brazilian computer scientist who has made contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  • Birl Williams

    Birl Williams is a successful business executive who has held leadership roles in several Fortune 500 companies.

  • Saeed Davari

    Iranian politician who has served as a member of the Parliament of Iran since 2008.

  • Iwao Takahashi

    Iwao Takahashi is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives in the National Diet.

  • Psalms Mpofu

    Psalms Mpofu is a Zimbabwean politician and member of the National Assembly.

  • Ton Roosendaal

    CEO of a leading software company.

  • Stuart Russell

    Renowned for his work in artificial intelligence.

  • Larsen Haldane

    British Conservative politician and Member of Parliament for North East Hampshire.

  • Vittoria Piancastelli
  • Paolo Saviane
  • Wulf Brunner
  • Ian Bryson
  • Willie Naughton
  • Gianni Sarcone

Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

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March 20, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years and 8 days old,

or 744 months and 8 days old,

or 3236 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22654 days old,

if you were born on March 20, 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 March 20, 1962?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 20, 1962.

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March 20, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 1962:

  • C Wright Mills

    At 45, a us sociologist (power elite) dies.

  • Andrew E Douglass

    Dendrochronologer (study of tree rings).

  • Henri Mouton

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 20th

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March 20, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 1962:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 1962:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 1962:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 19th and March 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 20, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1962 was Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 20, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey! Baby
  2. - Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
  3. - Midnight In Moscow
  4. - Let Me In
  5. - Duke Of Earl

March 20, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1962 was Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 20, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 20, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
  2. - Wonderful Land
  3. - Tell Me What He Said
  4. - The Young Ones
  5. - Let's Twist Again

March 20, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1962 was Twistin' The Night Away by Sam Cooke, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 20, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Twistin' The Night Away
  2. - Duke Of Earl
  3. - Soul Twist
  4. - Hey! Baby
  5. - Cry To Me

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March 20, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

All Fall Down

All Fall Down

Release year: 1962

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Eva Marie Saint, Warren Beatty, Karl Malden, Angela Lansbury

Sweet Bird of Youth

Sweet Bird of Youth

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight, Ed Begley

Country: United States of America

Hitler

Hitler

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Richard Basehart, Maria Emo, Cordula Trantow, Martin Kosleck

Rome Adventure

Rome Adventure

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Troy Donahue, Suzanne Pleshette, Rossano Brazzi, Angie Dickinson

Knife in the Water

Knife in the Water

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Anna Ciepielewska

Country: United States of America

March 20, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 20, 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:

Benny Hill

Benny Hill

Release year: 1962

Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Space Angel

Space Angel

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Dick Darley

On the Road

On the Road

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Walter Salles

Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

Release year: 1961

Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diver Dan

Diver Dan

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Various

March 20, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 20, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bull From The Sea by Mary Renault

The Bull From The Sea

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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.

Daughter Of Silence by Morris L. West

Daughter Of Silence

By:

The Daughter of Silence

Captain Newman, M.D. by Leo Calvin Rosten

Captain Newman, M.D.

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Captain Newman M.D. Captain Newman, M.D. invites you to do rounds on the ward at an Army psychiatric Hospital where wounded veterans have lost touch and forgotten about civilian life.

The Inheritors by William Golding

The Inheritors

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Eight Neanderthals meet another race of beings, Homo sapiens, who are very similar to them but strangely different. Homo sapiens is a new race that is fascinating in its skills and sophistication but terrifying in their cruelty and sense of …

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.

March 20, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 20, 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 March 20, 1962?

On March 20, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1962?

On March 20, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 1962?

On March 20, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. 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 March 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

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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 March 1962?

March 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1962 calendar looked like.

Tuesday March 20, 1962