April 1, 1962, was a Sunday. It was 62 years, 8 months, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.
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Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on April 1, 1962:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "West Side Story" was at the top of the box office on April 1, 1962.
This date occurred 22,919 days ago. Approximately 764 months have passed. It was the 91st day of 1962, in week 13. The decade was the swinging sixties. Daylight saving time (DST) ended in Australia on April 1, 1962, as the clocks went back by one hour. People who were born on April 1, 1962, are now 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 255 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
The date is April 1, 1962, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.
It is April Fools' Day, which means that people are playing practical jokes on one another. The summer of 1962 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Don't Break The Heart That Loves You" by Connie Francis is at the top of the singles charts, while "Wonderful Land" by The Shadows is the number-one song in the UK.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie West Side Story 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 Ed Sullivan Show", "The Jack Benny Program", "Perry Mason", and "Rawhide".
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 "Lassie", "Captain Kangaroo", "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", and "Leave It to Beaver". Children are playing with toys such as Fisher Price Little People, Matchbox toy cars, Ken (doll), and Rock-a-Stack.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 1, 1962.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 1, 1962.
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Television shows that people were watching in April 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).
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
Children were playing with the following toys and games:
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 April 1, 1968, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 1.
President of Prussia Deceased
Born on April 1, 1815
He was not alive on this date.
American football player Deceased
Born on April 1, 1983
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on April 1:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on April 1, 1962.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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