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July 31, 1962 was the 212th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is July 31, 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 31, 1962, who was born and died on July 31, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 31, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton), movies (e.g. Kid Galahad, directed by Phil Karlson), TV series (e.g. Personally Yours) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 31st, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 31, 1962?
- July 31, 1962: What happened on that day?
- July 31, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 31, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 31, 1962?
- July 31, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 31, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- July 31, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 31, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- July 31, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 31, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 31, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 31, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 31, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on July 31, 1962?
What day of the week was July 31, 1962?
July 31, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 212th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 31, 1962 can also be written as 7/31/1962 in the US and as 31/7/1962 in UK and Europe.
July 31, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 31, 1962:
- Federation of malaysia forms.
July 31, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 31, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 31st, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 31, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 31, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 31, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:50 am and setting at 09:02 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1962.
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Who was born on July 31, 1962?
Famous people born on July 31, 1962:
- Deardra Cobb
Veteran news anchor known for her insightful commentary on current events.
- Wesley Snipes
Wesley snipes is an american actor known for his roles in action films such as blade and passenger 57.
- Jef Mallett
Creator of the comic strip 'Frazz'.
- Jackie Bird
Scottish journalist, newsreader and proof-reader.
- Ezio Rossi
A torino team member, an italian soccer player.
- Kevin Greene
American football player and coach (d. 2020).
- John Chiang
American lawyer and politician, 31st california state controller.
- John Laurinaitis
American wrestler and producer.
- Kym Malin
Dallas, texas -- playmate (may, 1982).
- Sandra "Sweetness"
Hodge, basketball player (harlem globetrotters).
- Rhonda Reilly
Indianapolis, indiana -- lpga golfer (1992 oldsmobile-48th).
- Troy Murray
Calgary, alberta -- nhl center (colorado avalanche).
- Alton Brown
Entertainer.
- Chris Kreski
- Jorge Alberto Cavazos Arizpe
- Isabelle Désert
- Paula Morelenbaum
Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:
![Louis de Funès]()
Louis de FunèsFrench screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).
![Rico Rodriguez]()
Rico RodriguezRico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.
![Dean Cain]()
Dean CainDean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.
![Ernie Dingo]()
Ernie DingoAn actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.
![Geraldine Chaplin]()
Geraldine ChaplinAmerican actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...
![Michael Biehn]()
Michael BiehnAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![Ted Cassidy]()
Ted CassidyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).
![Milton Friedman]()
Milton FriedmanAmerican statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.
![France Nuyen]()
France NuyenFormer model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.
![Don Murray]()
Don MurrayAmerican actor.
July 31, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 8 months old,
or 740 months and 19 days old,
or 3220 weeks and 3 days old,
or 22543 days old,
if you were born on July 31, 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 31, 1962?
There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 31, 1962.
July 31, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 31, 1962:
- Enrique Loedel Palumbo
What famous deaths happened on July 31st?
Famous deaths on July 31st:
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![Jeanne Moreau]()
Jeanne MoreauFrench actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.
![Laura Betti]()
Laura BettiItalian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.
![Michael Ansara]()
Michael AnsaraLowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).
![Virginia Grey]()
Virginia GreyAmerican singer and actress (d. 2004).
![Anne Shelton]()
Anne SheltonBritish singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.
![James Rennie]()
James RennieActor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.
- Antuane St. Exupery
Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.
- Mohammad Rafi
Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.
- Amadea Mozart
Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.
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July 31, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 31, 1962:
- St. John Columbini
- Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
- St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
- St. Helen of Skofde
- La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
July 31, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 31, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
July 31, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
- Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
- Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss
- The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
- Ray Stevens - Ahab, The Arab
July 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
July 31, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Ifield - I Remember You
- Pat Boone - Speedy Gonzales
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Bobby Darin - Things
- The Shadows - Guitar Tango
July 31, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1962 was You'll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
July 31, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 31, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
- Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
- Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
July 31, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 31, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Kid Galahad
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Phil Karlson
Starring: Elvis Presley, Gig Young, Lola Albright, Joan Blackman
Country: United States of America
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Ishirô Honda
Starring: Tadao Takashima, Kenji Sahara, Yû Fujiki, Ichirô Arishima
Country: United States of America
The Girl on the Boat
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Henry Kaplan
Starring: Norman Wisdom, Millicent Martin, Richard Briers, Sheila Hancock
Zotz!
Release year: 1962
Directed by: William Castle
Starring: Tom Poston, Julia Meade, Jim Backus, Fred Clark
Country: United States of America
The Lion
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Jack Cardiff
Starring: William Holden, Trevor Howard, Capucine, Pamela Franklin
July 31, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 31, 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
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner
The Franchise Affair
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Leonard Lewis
July 31, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 31, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
My Life In Court
By: Louis Nizer
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.
The Bull From The Sea
By: Mary Renault
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.
In The Clearing
By: Robert Frost
This collection was Robert Frost's last collection of poems, and it became a national bestseller upon its publication.
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
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 …
Captain Newman, M.D.
By: Leo Calvin Rosten
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.
July 31, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 31, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on July 31, 1962?
On July 31, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1962?
On July 31, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 31, 1962?
On July 31, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about July 31st?
July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
- 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.
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.
