Your place in the Universe on 1962
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1962 (MCMLXII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1962th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1962 a year special to you? Discover what 1962 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1962, 1962 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1962, how old is someone born in 1962 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1962.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1962 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1962
- Who was the U.S. President in 1962?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1962?
- Who was the Pope in 1962?
- 1962: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1962?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1962?
- What was the most popular movie in 1962?
- What was the best selling book in 1962?
- How old is someone born in 1962?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1962?
What was 1962 known for ?
- Decca Records rejected one of the greatest bands of all time, The Beatles after an audition. Elvis Presley had the biggest song in 1962 titled Return to Sender, with chart domination in the USA, Germany, Canada, Norway and many other countries.
- Lawrence of Arabia starring Peter O’Toole and Omar Sharif was the top-grossing film of the year. Christopher Fry was the recipient of the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry.
- Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi SS officer, died in Israel for the crimes he undertook against humanity and the in particular Jews during WW II. Eichmann became the coordinator the Holocaust activities including identification, grouping, and the transportation of millions of Jews into the infamous Nazi death camps. In the extermination camps, the Nazi SS officers gassed and worked the Jews to death. Following a televised trial that gave a death sentence and all of his many appeals failed. A few minutes into 1 June 1962, Eichmann hung dead at a prison in Ramla.
- Pope John XXIII convened the ecumenical council, the first in over 90 years. The ecumenical council is a general meeting of the bishops in the church, took place on October 11, 1962. The aim of the council was to bring about the spiritual rebirth of Catholicism. The pope also hoped to cultivate a greater sense of unity between Catholics and other branches of Christianity.
- James Bond is one of the longest –running film franchises in the world. Dr. No was the first movie of the James Bond series on October 5, 1962. Created by Ian Fleming, Sean Connery became the first actor to be James Bond a super-spy codename: 007. Idolized in bestselling novels and top grossing films, James Bond is a favorite of many.
- In 1962 saw the second Lancaster House Commence, where the negotiations for a framework for Kenya's self-governance took place. One of the greatest comedians of the 20th Century from Canada, Jim Carrey was born in January, while the legendary Wesley Snipes of The Blade was born in July.
- The world population in 1962 was 3,150,420,795 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 35.0% of the total population, which is roughly 1.1 billion individuals.The annual population change in 1962 was an increase of +58.4 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.89% over the previous year.The average population density in 1962 was 13 persons per square mile (or 21 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1962
Who was the U.S. President in 1962?
In 1962, John F. Kennedy (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 1961 to November 22, 1963. His administration handled the Cuban Missile Crisis and advanced civil rights before his assassination.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1962?
In 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative). During his premiership, he promoted decolonization and declared that the 'winds of change' were sweeping through Africa.
Who was the Pope in 1962?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1962 was Pope John XXIII who had held the papacy since 1958. His pontificate is best known for convening the Second Vatican Council, which modernized Church practices and encouraged dialogue with other faiths.
1962: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Pope John XXIII
In 1962, Pope John XXIII was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. John XXIII was head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1958 to 1963. In 1962, he volunteered as a mediator in the Cuban Missile Crisis, gaining praise from both sides. He also initiated the Second Vatican Council that same year.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1962?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1962, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1962?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1962, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was I Remember You by Frank Ifield
What was the most popular movie in 1962?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Lawrence of Arabia by David Lean
What was the best selling book in 1962?
How old is someone born in 1962?
Someone born in 1962 is 62 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1962?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1962 was the Year of the Tiger.
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