December 26, 1962, was a Wednesday. It was 61 years, 11 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
On December 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 "Mutiny on the Bounty".
This date was 22,642 days ago. Approximately 755 months have passed. It was the 360th day of 1962, in week 52. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1963 was just 5 days away. People born on this day are currently 61 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 252 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the swinging sixties.
It is Wednesday, December 26, 1962. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
Christmas Day of 1962 has just passed, and many people are relaxing at home and enjoying the holiday season. 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 "Perry Mason", "77 Sunset Strip", "Bonanza", and "The Twilight Zone".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse", and "Davey and Goliath". Popular toys at the moment include the Frisbee, Fisher Price Little People, Tonka trucks, and Tammy (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 26, 1962.
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Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.
In December 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 December 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 December 26, 1968, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 26.
American record producer Deceased
Born on December 26, 1939
He turned 23 on this day in 1962.
TikTok personality Deceased
Born on December 26, 2002
He was born exactly 40 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on December 26:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 26, 1962.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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