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April 18, 1962

April 18, 1962, was a Wednesday. It was the 108th day of 1962. The decade was the swinging sixties.

61 years, 11 months, and 11 days have passed since April 18, 1962.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 18, 1962:

  • United States: "Good Luck Charm" by Elvis Presley
  • United Kingdom: "Wonderful Land" by The Shadows

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 18, 1962

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Johnny Angel - Shelley Fabares
  • Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
  • Slow Twistin' - Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp)
  • Mashed Potato Time - Dee Dee Sharp
  • Love Letters - Ketty Lester
Play the top songs 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.
West Side Story

Top movie

The movie "West Side Story" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 22,626 days ago. Approximately 754 months have passed. It was the 108th day of 1962, in week 16. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 61 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 251 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to April 18, 1962

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, April 18, 1962. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 1962 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Good Luck Charm" by Elvis Presley 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 Danny Thomas Show", "Gunsmoke", "The Untouchables", and "Route 66". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Lassie", "Captain Kangaroo", "The Gumby Show", and "Captain Pugwash".

Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, the Hula Hoop, Astrobase, and Rock-a-Stack.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 18, 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 April 18, 1962.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 18, 1962.

  • 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.
  • This date: April 18, 1962
  • April 26, 1962: NASA's Ranger 4 spacecraft crashes on the far side of the Moon.
  • May 1, 1962: The first Target discount store is opened in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • May 2, 1962: Football: Portuguese side Benfica win the European Cup after they defeat Real Madrid 5-3 at the Olympisch Stadion in Amsterdam.
  • May 5, 1962: FA Cup Final 1962: Tottenham Hotspur defeat Burnley 3-1.
  • May 10, 1962: The first issue of The Incredible Hulk is published.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 18, 1962, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1962 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 22.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 18, 1962 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on April 18, 1962

People in April 1962 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from April 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
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Have Gun - Will Travel
Have Gun - Will Travel
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

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 April 18, 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

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
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Noggin the Nog
Noggin the Nog
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
The Rifleman
The Rifleman
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash
Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
Lassie
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
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
Fisher Price Little People
Fisher Price Little People
The Hula Hoop
The Hula Hoop
Metal House robots
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
Wooly Willy
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball

Were you born on April 18, 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 18, 1968, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 18.

Michael D. Higgins

Michael D. Higgins

Irish President
Born on April 18, 1941
He turned 21 on this day in 1962.

James Woods

James Woods

Actor
Born on April 18, 1947
He turned 15 on this day in 1962.

Rick Moranis

Rick Moranis

Actor
Born on April 18, 1953
He turned 9 on this day in 1962.

Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien

American talk show host
Born on April 18, 1963
He was born exactly one year after this date.

David Tennant

David Tennant

Scottish actor
Born on April 18, 1971
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Melissa Joan Hart

Melissa Joan Hart

American actress
Born on April 18, 1976
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian

Media personality
Born on April 18, 1979
She was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Kayleigh McEnany

Kayleigh McEnany

White House press secretary
Born on April 18, 1988
She was born exactly 26 years after this date.

PinkPantheress

PinkPantheress

Singer
Born on April 18, 2001
She was born exactly 39 years after this date.

USA

US President

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on April 18, 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 April 18, 1962 was most likely conceived around July 26, 1961.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 18, 1962 is close to January 9, 1963.

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Stats for April 18, 1962

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 18, 1962:

  • 22,626 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,232 weeks have passed.
  • 1,954,890,000 seconds have passed since April 18, 1962.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,280,705,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,008,723,240,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 325,815,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 168,120,540 steps. That's roughly 74,720 miles!
  • Since this date, 23,458,680 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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