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March 17, 1962 St. Patrick's Day

March 17, 1962, was a Saturday. It was 62 years, 7 months, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 17, 1962:

  • United States: "Hey Baby" by Bruce Channel
  • United Kingdom: "Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-a-hula Baby" by Elvis Presley

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 17, 1962

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Hey! Baby - Bruce Channel
  • Midnight In Moscow - Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen
  • Don't Break The Heart That Loves You - Connie Francis
  • Let Me In - The Sensations
  • Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
Play the top singles from 1962
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.
Lover Come Back

Top movie

The movie "Lover Come Back" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

St. Patrick's Day 1962 occurred 22,888 days ago. Approximately 763 months have passed. It was the 76th day of 1962, in week 11. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on March 17, 1962, are now 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 254 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to March 17, 1962

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is March 17, 1962, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. 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.

Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer. It's St. Patrick's Day, which means that a sizeable amount of people are spending their day in bars. Parades are being held in major cities throughout the world. In America, the song "Hey Baby" by Bruce Channel is at the top of the singles charts, while "Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-a-hula Baby" by Elvis Presley is the number-one song in the UK.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Lover Come Back is at the top of the box office. Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Danny Thomas Show", "Maverick", "77 Sunset Strip", and "Steptoe and Son".

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.

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Gumby Show", "Leave It to Beaver", "Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown", and "The Flintstones". Children are playing with toys such as the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop, Barbie, and Chatter Telephone.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 17, 1962, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1962 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 2.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 17, 1962 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 17, 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around March 17, 1962.

  • February 16, 1962: Hundreds of people die after heavy storm floods hit Hamburg in Germany.
  • March 1, 1962:
    • 95 people lose their lives after American Airlines Flight 1 crashes into Jamaica Bay in New York shortly after takeoff.
    • The first ever Kmart discount store is opened in Garden City, Michigan.
  • March 2, 1962: Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in an NBA game against the New York Knicks.
  • March 16, 1962: 107 US Army personnel lose their lives after their aircraft vanishes over the Pacific Ocean.
  • This date: March 17, 1962
  • March 18, 1962: The Algerian War ends after France and Algeria come to an agreement.
  • March 19, 1962: American singer Bob Dylan releases his self-titled debut studio album.
  • March 21, 1962: Taco Bell is founded in Downey, California.
  • March 29, 1962: Argentina's president Arturo Frondizi is overthrown during a military coup.
  • March 30, 1962: The final episode of the American talk show "Tonight Starring Jack Paar" is aired.
  • April 10, 1962: Ex-Beatles member Stuart Sutcliffe dies of an aneurysm.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on March 17, 1962

People in March 1962 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from March 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in March 1962

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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

Toys in 1962

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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 March 17, 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 March 17, 1968, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 17.

Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole

Singer Deceased
Born on March 17, 1919
He turned 43 on this day in 1962.

John Wayne Gacy

John Wayne Gacy

Serial killer Deceased
Born on March 17, 1942
He turned 20 on this day in 1962.

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Actor
Born on March 17, 1951
He turned 11 on this day in 1962.

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Actor
Born on March 17, 1964
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Test

Test

Wrestler Deceased
Born on March 17, 1975
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.

Stephen Gately

Stephen Gately

Irish singer Deceased
Born on March 17, 1976
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Rob Kardashian

Rob Kardashian

TV personality
Born on March 17, 1987
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Grimes

Grimes

Musician
Born on March 17, 1988
She was born exactly 26 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on March 17:

USA

US President

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on March 17, 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 March 17, 1962 was most likely conceived around June 24, 1961.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 17, 1962 is close to December 8, 1962.

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Stats for March 17, 1962

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 17, 1962:

  • 22,888 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,269 weeks have passed.
  • 1,977,523,200 seconds have passed since March 17, 1962.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,307,110,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,020,401,971,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 329,587,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 170,066,995 steps. That's roughly 75,585 miles.
  • 23,730,278 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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