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April 28, 1962

April 28, 1962, was a Saturday. It was 62 years, 6 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Popular songs

On April 28, 1962, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

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

The music charts on April 28, 1962

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
  • Johnny Angel - Shelley Fabares
  • Mashed Potato Time - Dee Dee Sharp
  • Soldier Boy - The Shirelles
  • Slow Twistin' - Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp)
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.
Moon Pilot

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Moon Pilot".

Facts

This date was 22,837 days ago. Approximately 761 months have passed. It was the 118th day of 1962, in week 17. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 254 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to April 28, 1962

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

It is Saturday, April 28, 1962. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. 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 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 Moon Pilot 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 "Gunsmoke", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "The Twilight Zone", and "The Untouchables". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "Leave It to Beaver", "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse", and "Top Cat".

Popular toys at the moment include BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Barbie, Tonka trucks, and Tammy (doll).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 28, 1962, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1962 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 28, 1962 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 28, 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?

Notable events that happened close to April 28, 1962.

  • 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.
  • April 26, 1962: NASA's Ranger 4 spacecraft crashes on the far side of the Moon.
  • This date: April 28, 1962
  • 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.
  • May 19, 1962: Marilyn Monroe sings "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" for President John F. Kennedy.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1962

In April 1962, TV audiences were watching the following 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
Perry Mason
Perry Mason

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 28, 1962

If you were a kid on April 28, 1962, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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 April 28, 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 28, 1968, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 28.

James Monroe

James Monroe

US President Deceased
Born on April 28, 1758
He was not alive on this date.

Oskar Schindler

Oskar Schindler

Historical figure Deceased
Born on April 28, 1908
He turned 54 on this day in 1962.

Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein

Iraqi President Deceased
Born on April 28, 1937
He turned 25 on this day in 1962.

Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett

Author Deceased
Born on April 28, 1948
He turned 14 on this day in 1962.

Jay Leno

Jay Leno

Television host
Born on April 28, 1950
He turned 12 on this day in 1962.

Howard Donald

Howard Donald

English singer
Born on April 28, 1968
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz

Spanish actress
Born on April 28, 1974
She was born exactly 12 years after this date.

Margo Dydek

Margo Dydek

Basketball player Deceased
Born on April 28, 1974
She was born exactly 12 years after this date.

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

American actress
Born on April 28, 1981
She was born exactly 19 years after this date.

Nikki Grahame

Nikki Grahame

English TV personality Deceased
Born on April 28, 1982
She was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Juan Mata

Juan Mata

Spanish soccer player
Born on April 28, 1988
He was born exactly 26 years after this date.

Boxxy

Boxxy

Internet celebrity
Born on April 28, 1992
She was born exactly 30 years after this date.

USA

US President

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on April 28, 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 28, 1962 was most likely conceived around August 5, 1961.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 28, 1962 is close to January 19, 1963.

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Stats for April 28, 1962

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 28, 1962:

  • 22,837 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,262 weeks have passed.
  • 1,973,120,400 seconds have passed since April 28, 1962.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,301,973,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,018,130,126,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 328,853,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 169,688,354 steps. That's roughly 75,417 miles.
  • 23,677,445 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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