Tuesday April 24, 1962: on this day

April 24, 1962 was the 114th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 24, 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 April 24, 1962, who was born and died on April 24, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. Maid for Murder, directed by Robert Asher), TV series (e.g. Brothers In Law) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 24th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 1962?


April 24, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 114th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1962 can also be written as 4/24/1962 in the US and as 24/4/1962 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1962 in April 1962 calendar

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April 24, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 1962:

  • Mit sends tv signal by satellite for first time: california to massachusetts.
  • First lockheed a-12 is taxi tested.

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April 24, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 24, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 10:22 pm and setting at 09:13 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 April 24, 1962?


Famous people born on April 24, 1962:

  • Stacey King

    Stacey King is a former American professional basketball player.

  • Steve Roach

    Australian rugby league player, coach, and sportscaster.

  • Stuart Pearce

    English footballer, coach, and manager.

  • Clemens Binninger

    German politician.

  • Michael Dill

    American restaurateur, maitre d' at upscale restaurant-bar "numbers" in west hollywood.

  • Michael Scott Dill
  • Andrea Matteucci
  • Giorgio Paganin
  • Hugo Torres
  • Matteo Messina Denaro
  • Linda Cassell
  • Christophe Desjardins
  • Saverio Grandi
  • Heike Kemmer
  • Michael Grenda
  • Angelo Vescovi
  • Alba Scibelli
  • Ari Paluch

Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 11 months old,

or 743 months and 27 days old,

or 3234 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22642 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 1962.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1962?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 24, 1962.

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April 24, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 1962:

  • Emilio Prados

    Emilio Prados was a Spanish poet and a member of the Generation of '27, a group of influential Spanish poets and intellectuals.

  • Milt Franklyn

    American musician (born 1897).

  • Umberto Nistri
  • Romolo Balzani
  • Benigno Ferrer

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Daniel Defoe

    Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 24th

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April 24, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 1962:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 1962:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 1962:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 24, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 24, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Good Luck Charm
  2. - Johnny Angel
  3. - Mashed Potato Time
  4. - Soldier Boy
  5. - Slow Twistin'

April 24, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 24, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wonderful Land
  2. - Dream Baby
  3. - Tell Me What He Said
  4. - Hey Baby
  5. - Hey Little Girl

April 24, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 24, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mashed Potato Time
  2. - Soul Twist
  3. - Love Letters
  4. - Soldier Boy
  5. - Slow Twistin'

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April 24, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

The Horizontal Lieutenant

The Horizontal Lieutenant

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus

April 24, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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

Space Angel

Space Angel

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Dick Darley

On the Road

On the Road

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Walter Salles

April 24, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

By:

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

By:

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

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

By:

Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

By:

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

By:

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

April 24, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 24, 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 April 24, 1962?

On April 24, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1962?

On April 24, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 1962?

On April 24, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of April. 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 April 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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 April 1962?

April 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Tuesday April 24, 1962