December 8, 1962

December 8, 1962, was a Saturday. It was 61 years, 4 months, and 15 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

What happened?

What happened on December 8, 1962?

The 1962-1963 New York City newspaper strike begins due to low wages and plans to automate printing.

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 8, 1962:

United States: "Big Girls Don't Cry" by The Four Seasons
United Kingdom: "Lovesick Blues" by Frank Ifield

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 8, 1962

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

Big Girls Don't Cry - The 4 Seasons
Return To Sender - Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
Bobby's Girl - Marcie Blane
Don't Hang Up - The Orlons
Ride! - 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.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Mutiny on the Bounty" was at the top of the box office on December 8, 1962.

Facts

This date was 22,418 days ago. Approximately 747 months have passed. It was the 342nd day of 1962, in week 49. The decade was the swinging sixties. There were only 23 days left in the year. People born on this day are currently 61 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 249 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to December 8, 1962

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Saturday, December 8, 1962. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

The Christmas season of 1962 has begun. In America, the song "Big Girls Don't Cry" by The Four Seasons is at the top of the singles charts, while "Lovesick Blues" by Frank Ifield is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Mutiny on the Bounty 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 Robert Frost, Ernie Davis, and John F. Kennedy would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Have Gun - Will Travel", "Rawhide", "Danger Man", and "Hazel". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Lassie", "Captain Pugwash", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "King Leonardo and His Short Subjects".

Popular toys at the moment include Barbie, Rock-a-Stack, Chatter Telephone, and Tammy (doll).

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 8, 1962.

Christmas 1962 has begun
The Christmas holiday season of 1962 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
The Boston Strangler is on the loose
An unknown serial killer was murdering single women in the Boston area. The press nicknamed him the "Boston Strangler" and the "Phantom Fiend" due to his ability to get into women's apartments without any signs of forced entry. Between June 1962 and January 1964, 13 women were murdered. Later, the crimes were attributed to a criminal named Albert DeSalvo.
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?
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?
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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1962.
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 December 8, 1962.

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 8, 1962.

This date: December 8, 1962
December 11, 1962: Convicted murdered Arthur Lucas becomes the last person to be executed in Canada.
December 30, 1962: NFL: The Green Bay Packers defeat the New York Giants by 16-7 to win the 1962 NFL Championship Game.
December 31, 1962: The first episode of the panel game show "Match Game" is aired on NBC.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 8, 1962, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
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 2.
Native American Zodiac: December 8, 1962 falls under the Owl.
Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

TV shows in 1962

The following TV shows were popular in December 1962:

Steptoe and Son

Hazel

Route 66

The Andy Griffith Show

Danger Man

The Untouchables

The Twilight Zone

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Bonanza

Rawhide

77 Sunset Strip

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).

Kids TV shows on December 8, 1962

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1962:

The Jetsons

Top Cat

Davey and Goliath

Mister Ed

The Dick Tracy Show

King Leonardo and His Short Subjects

The Bugs Bunny Show

The Flintstones

My Three Sons

Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends

Popular toys and games in 1962

Toys and games that were popular in 1962:

Tammy (doll)

Chatter Telephone

Rock-a-Stack

Ken (doll)

Etch A Sketch

Astrobase

Troll doll

Tonka trucks

Matchbox toy cars

Barbie

Playpal dolls

Crater Critters

Were you born on December 8, 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 December 8, 1968, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 8.

Sammy Davis, Jr

Entertainer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1925
He turned 37 on this day in 1962.

Jim Morrison

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1943
He turned 19 on this day in 1962.

Kim Basinger

Actress
Born on December 8, 1953
She turned 9 on this day in 1962.

Ann Coulter

American media pundit
Born on December 8, 1961
She turned 1 on this day in 1962.

Teri Hatcher

Actress
Born on December 8, 1964
She was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Sinéad O'Connor

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1966
She was born exactly 4 years after this date.

Nicki Minaj

Rapper
Born on December 8, 1982
She was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Raheem Sterling

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1994
He was born exactly 32 years after this date.

Reece James

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1999
He was born exactly 37 years after this date.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 8:

Immaculate Conception (Spain)

US President

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 8, 1962.

UK Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on December 8, 1962 was most likely conceived around March 17, 1962.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 8, 1962 is close to August 31, 1963.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 8, 1962:

22,418 days have passed since this date.
3,202 weeks have passed.
1,936,911,600 seconds have passed since December 8, 1962.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,259,730,200 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 999,446,385,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 322,818,600 times.
You have taken approximately 166,574,398 steps. That's roughly 74,033 miles.
23,242,939 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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What happened?

Music charts

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 8, 1962

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to December 8, 1962

News, nostalgia, and fads

Christmas 1962 has begun

The Boston Strangler is on the loose

Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins

Who were the best NBA players in 1962?

Who were the best football players?

Lawrence of Arabia

Sammy Davis Jr. - "What Kind of Fool Am I?"

1962 in music

1962 in movies

Pope John XXIII

The USA is escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War

Rotary phones

Greasers