What happened on Sunday December 02, 1962?

Here's what happened on December 02, 1962:

• London's Deadly Smog Event A severe smog event began in London, resulting in the deaths of at least 106 people over four days and hospitalizing over 1,000. This environmental disaster highlighted the dangerous consequences of industrial pollution and led to significant environmental policy changes in the United Kingdom.
• First Critical Assessment of Vietnam War Progress U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield, after a trip to Vietnam requested by President John F. Kennedy, became the first high-ranking American official to publicly express skepticism about the progress of the Vietnam War, marking a significant moment in the conflict's early stages.
• 50th Canadian Football League Grey Cup The 50th Canadian Football League (CFL) Grey Cup championship was held in Toronto, Ontario, with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeating the Hamilton Tiger Cats in a thrilling overtime match with a score of 28-27.
• Tracy Austin: Tennis Prodigy Tracy Austin, a notable American tennis professional who would later win the US Open in 1979 and 1981, was born on this date. She became one of the youngest champions in tennis history and was later inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Events in 1962

December 02, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 02, 1962

Newspapers from Dec. 02, 1962

December 02, 1962: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Detroit Lions : 14 - 21
• Cleveland Browns - Dallas Cowboys : 21 - 45
• Los Angeles Rams - Green Bay Packers : 10 - 41
• New York Giants - Chicago Bears : 26 - 24
• Philadelphia Eagles - Washington Redskins : 37 - 14

December 02, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 336th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1962 can also be written as 12/2/1962 in the US and as 2/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

Famous people born on December 02, 1962:

• Pietra Montecorvino

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on December 2nd

Famous people died on December 02, 1962:

• Nikolaj Pavlovič Anosov

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on December 2nd

December 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1962 was Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
2. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
3. Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl
4. Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
5. Brenda Lee - All Alone Am I

December 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
2. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
3. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
4. Duane Eddy - Dance With The Guitar Man
5. Rolf Harris - Sun Arise

December 02, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1962 was Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
2. "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
3. Sam Cooke - Somebody Have Mercy
4. The Orlons - Don't Hang Up
5. Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - Return To Sender

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 02, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 December 02, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:24 am and setting at 10:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on December 02, 1962

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Someone born on December 02, 1962 is:

62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 22 days old,

or 3259 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22819 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1962?

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 02, 1962.

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