January 26, 1962, was a Friday. It was 62 years, 10 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.
On January 26, 1962, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The top movie on this day was "Flower Drum Song".
This date was 22,976 days ago. Approximately 766 months have passed. It was the 26th day of 1962, in week 04. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 255 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the swinging sixties.
It is Friday, January 26, 1962. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.
In America, the song "Peppermint Twist" by Joey Dee & The Starliters is at the top of the singles charts, while "The Young Ones" by Cliff Richard & The Shadows is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Flower Drum Song 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", "Maverick", "The Untouchables", and "Hazel". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "Leave It to Beaver", "The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole", and "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse". Popular toys at the moment include Metal House robots, Fisher Price Little People, Barbie, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 26, 1962.
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In January 1962, TV audiences were watching the following series:
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).
If you were a kid on January 26, 1962, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
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 January 26, 1968, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 26.
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National holidays and famous events that fall on January 26:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on January 26, 1962.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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