What happened on Sunday November 18, 1962?

Here's what happened on November 18, 1962:

• Cuban Missile Crisis De-escalation Order A top-secret order was issued rescinding the authorization for anti-aircraft fire in Cuba, signaling a critical moment of de-escalation during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This order was part of the diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Death of Niels Bohr, Renowned Quantum Physicist Niels Bohr, a pioneering Danish physicist who made fundamental contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, passed away at the age of 77. Bohr was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922 for his groundbreaking work on atomic models and quantum mechanics, which revolutionized our understanding of atomic physics.
• Kirk Hammett Born Kirk Hammett, future lead guitarist of the legendary heavy metal band Metallica, was born. He would later become a key member of one of the most influential metal bands in music history, contributing to iconic albums like 'Master of Puppets' and '...And Justice for All'.

Events in 1962

November 18, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 18, 1962

Newspapers from Nov. 18, 1962

November 18, 1962: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Green Bay Packers : 13 - 17
• Chicago Bears - Dallas Cowboys : 34 - 33
• Detroit Lions - Minnesota Vikings : 17 - 6
• Philadelphia Eagles - New York Giants : 14 - 19
• San Francisco 49ers - Los Angeles Rams : 24 - 17

November 18, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 322nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 18, 1962 can also be written as 11/18/1962 in the US and as 18/11/1962 in UK and Europe.

November 18, 1962 in November 1962 calendar

Famous people born on November 18, 1962:

• Kirk Hammett

  Legendary lead guitarist of Metallica, Kirk Hammett is a pivotal figure in heavy metal music.

• Richard Jewell

  Richard Jewell was an American security guard who became famous for his role in discovering a bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics before it...

• Rick Owens
• Kader Belarbi

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on November 18th

Famous people died on November 18, 1962:

• Niels Bohr

  Danish physicist, who made fundamental contributions to understanding the atomic structure and quantum mechanics.

• Niels Henrik David Bohr

  Prize laureate for his services in the investigation of the structure of atoms and of the radiation emanating from them.

• Abdulla Goran
• Abram Solomonovič Gurvič
• Clifford Bax

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on November 18th

November 18, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 18, 1962 was Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
2. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
3. The Crystals - He's A Rebel
4. Brenda Lee - All Alone Am I
5. Neil Sedaka - Next Door To An Angel

November 18, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 18, 1962 was Lovesick Blues by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

1. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
2. Chris Montez - Let's Dance
3. Del Shannon - Swiss Maid
4. The Tornados - Telstar
5. Susan Maughan - Bobby's Girl

November 18, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 18, 1962 was Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
2. The Crystals - He's A Rebel
3. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
4. The Contours - Do You Love Me
5. Sam Cooke - Somebody Have Mercy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 18th is Scorpio.

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

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November 18, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 18, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 18, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 18, 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 November 18, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:15 pm and setting at 01:15 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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Someone born on November 18, 1962 is:

62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 6 days old,

or 3261 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22833 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 18, 1962?

There are 178 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 18, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 18, 1962.

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