April 8, 1962, was a Sunday. It was 62 years, 7 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 8, 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 8, 1962.
This date was 22,873 days ago. Approximately 762 months have passed. It was the 98th day of 1962, in week 14. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 254 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Sunday, April 8, 1962. 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 days ahead.
The summer of 1962 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Johnny Angel" by Shelley Fabares 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. 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", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "Route 66". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Lassie", "The Gumby Show", and "Captain Pugwash".
Popular toys at the moment include the Hula Hoop, Fisher Price Little People, Playpal dolls, and Barbie.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 8, 1962.
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Notable events that happened close to April 8, 1962.
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The following TV shows were popular 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).
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1962:
Toys and games that were popular in 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 April 8, 1968, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 8.
First Lady of the United States Deceased
Born on April 8, 1918
She turned 44 on this day in 1962.
American musician Deceased
Born on April 8, 1972
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.
Navy Seal sniper Deceased
Born on April 8, 1974
He was born exactly 12 years after this date.
South Korean singer Deceased
Born on April 8, 1990
He was born exactly 28 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on April 8, 1962.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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