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January 20, 1962

January 20, 1962, was a Saturday. It was 62 years, 9 months, and 25 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 20, 1962:

  • United States: "The Twist" by Chubby Checker
  • United Kingdom: "The Young Ones" by Cliff Richard & The Shadows

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 20, 1962

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • The Twist - Chubby Checker
  • Peppermint Twist - Part I - Joey Dee & the Starliters
  • The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens
  • Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
  • I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) - Barbara George
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A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1962. Take a trip back to the days of Elvis Presley, Chubby Checker, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Frank Ifield and The Tornados.
Flower Drum Song

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Flower Drum Song".

Facts

This date was 22,944 days ago. Approximately 765 months have passed. It was the 20th day of 1962, in week 03. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 255 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to January 20, 1962

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Saturday, January 20, 1962. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, attending dances, shopping, and watching sports.

The holiday season of 1961 seems like a distant memory. New year's resolutions are already being abandoned, and many are eagerly awaiting their first paycheck after Christmas In America, the song "The Twist" by Chubby Checker is at the top of the singles charts, while "The Young Ones" by Cliff Richard & The Shadows is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Flower Drum Song is at the top of the box office.

Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1950s are still popular. Women are wearing tailored skirts, short boxy jackets and shift dresses. Trousers are also becoming popular amongst women. Meanwhile, men are wearing polo shirts, argyle socks, sweater vests, loafers and harrington jackets. Because it's 1962, radio stations are playing hit songs from music artists such as Ray Charles, The Four Seasons, Elvis Presley, Chubby Checker, Bobby Vinton and Shelley Fabares.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Robert Frost, Ernie Davis, and John F. Kennedy would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "What's My Line?", "Rawhide", and "Danger Man". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", "My Three Sons", and "The Dick Tracy Show".

Popular toys at the moment include Metal House robots, Barbie, Tonka trucks, and Ken (doll).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 20, 1962, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1962 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 20, 1962 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 20, 1962.

  • Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins

    The fast food industry was steadily growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. Consequently, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1962?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1962?

    In 1962, the best NBA players were Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Bob Pettit, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1962, the best soccer players were Pelé, Josef Masopust, Eusébio, Karl-Heinz Schnellinger, Dragoslav Šekularac, Jef Jurion, Gianni Rivera, Jimmy Greaves, John Charles, Milan Galić and János Göröcs.
  • Lawrence of Arabia.

    Lawrence of Arabia

    "Lawrence of Arabia" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1962.
  • Sammy Davis Jr. - "What Kind of Fool Am I?"

    Sammy Davis Jr. - "What Kind of Fool Am I?"

    "What Kind of Fool Am I?" by Sammy Davis Jr. would go on to win a Grammy for 1962's Song of the Year.
  • 1962 in music.

    1962 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1962 were dominated by the likes of Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler, Bruce Channel, The Shirelles, The Four Seasons, Ray Charles and Mr. Acker Bilk.
  • 1962 in movies.

    1962 in movies

    Movies released in 1962 included Lawrence of Arabia, The Longest Day, In Search of the Castaways, That Touch of Mink, Cape Fear, The Music Man, Mutiny on the Bounty, To Kill a Mockingbird, Hatari!, Gypsy, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? and Bon Voyage!
  • Pope John XXIII.

    Pope John XXIII

    Pope John XXIII was named Time Person of the Year in 1962 after he volunteered as a mediator during the Cuban missile crisis.
  • The USA is escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War.

    The USA is escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War

    The United States was slowly escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War. In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy ordered helicopters and 400 Green Berets into South Vietnam. Covert operations against the communist forces in the north were also authorized. By 1963, the number of US military personnel in the country had grown to 10,000.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did begin to appear at the end of 1963, they were relatively uncommon.
  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on January 20, 1962.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to January 20, 1962.

  • December 31, 1961: NFL: The Green Bay Packers defeat the New York Giants by 37-0 to win the 1961 NFL Championship Game.
  • January 1, 1962: The United States Navy SEALs are founded.
  • January 3, 1962: Cuban prime minister Fidel Castro is excommunicated by the Catholic Church for preaching Communism.
  • January 8, 1962: 93 people die after two trains collide at a railway junction in Harmelen in the Netherlands.
  • January 10, 1962: 4000 people die after an avalanche occurs at the Huascarán mountain in Peru.
  • January 13, 1962: Comedian Ernie Kovacs dies in a car crash in Los Angeles.
  • This date: January 20, 1962
  • February 7, 1962:
    • The US bans all imports and exports from Cuba.
    • A methane explosion kills 284 workers at the Luisenthal Mine near Völklingen, Germany.
  • February 16, 1962: Hundreds of people die after heavy storm floods hit Hamburg in Germany.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on January 20, 1962

People in January 1962 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from January 1962.

Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
Hazel
Hazel
Route 66
Route 66
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
The Untouchables
The Untouchables
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Bonanza
Bonanza
Rawhide
Rawhide
77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Maverick
Maverick

Cars in 1962

1962 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick Wildcat, the Ford Cortina, the Mitsubishi Colt, the Pontiac LeMans, the Dodge Custom 880, and the Plymouth Fury (3rd generation).

Cars in 1962.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on January 20, 1962

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1962:

Top Cat
Top Cat
Davey and Goliath
Davey and Goliath
Mister Ed
Mister Ed

The Dick Tracy Show
The Dick Tracy Show
King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Flintstones
The Flintstones
My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1962

Toys and games that were popular in 1962:

Tammy (doll)
Tammy (doll)
Chatter Telephone
Chatter Telephone
Rock-a-Stack
Rock-a-Stack
Ken (doll)
Ken (doll)
Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
Astrobase
Astrobase
Troll doll
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Barbie
Playpal dolls
Playpal dolls
Crater Critters
Crater Critters

Were you born on January 20, 1962?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1962.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out January 20, 1968, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 20.

Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein

Financier Deceased
Born on January 20, 1953
He turned 9 on this day in 1962.

Bill Maher

Bill Maher

Talkshow host
Born on January 20, 1956
He turned 6 on this day in 1962.

James Denton

James Denton

Actor
Born on January 20, 1963
He was born exactly one year after this date.

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Actor
Born on January 20, 1966
He was born exactly 4 years after this date.

Nicky Wire

Nicky Wire

Manic Street Preachers
Born on January 20, 1969
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow

Singer
Born on January 20, 1971
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Evan Peters

Evan Peters

Actor
Born on January 20, 1987
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Blueface

Blueface

Rapper
Born on January 20, 1997
He was born exactly 35 years after this date.

USA

US President

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on January 20, 1962.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 20, 1962 was most likely conceived around April 29, 1961.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 20, 1962 is close to October 13, 1962.

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Stats for January 20, 1962

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 20, 1962:

  • 22,944 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,277 weeks have passed.
  • 1,982,361,600 seconds have passed since January 20, 1962.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,312,755,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,022,898,585,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 330,393,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 170,483,098 steps. That's roughly 75,770 miles.
  • 23,788,339 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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