December 20, 1962, was a Thursday. It was 61 years, 10 months, and 16 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 20, 1962:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Mutiny on the Bounty".
This date was 22,601 days ago. Approximately 753 months have passed. It was the 354th day of 1962, in week 51. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1963 was just 11 days away. People born on this day are currently 61 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 251 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Thursday, December 20, 1962. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. Christmas Day of 1962 is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are packed with Christmas shoppers, and people are meeting up with friends that they haven't seen in a while.
In America, the song "Telstar" by The Tornados is at the top of the singles charts, while "Return To Sender" by Elvis Presley 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. The historical film "Lawrence of Arabia" is currently being shown in movie theaters.
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 "Wagon Train", "Rawhide", "Route 66", and "Steptoe and Son". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Gumby Show", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", and "The Dick Tracy Show".
Popular toys at the moment include BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Wooly Willy, Matchbox toy cars, and Tammy (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 20, 1962.
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People in December 1962 were watching the following TV 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).
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 December 20, 1968, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 20.
English actor Deceased
Born on December 20, 1966
He was born exactly 4 years after this date.
Model and Reality TV star Deceased
Born on December 20, 1983
She was born exactly 21 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 20, 1962.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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