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December 29, 1962

December 29, 1962, was a Saturday. It was the 363rd day of 1962. The decade was the swinging sixties.

61 years and 3 months have passed since December 29, 1962.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Popular songs

On December 29, 1962, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Telstar" by The Tornados
  • United Kingdom: "Return To Sender" by Elvis Presley

The music charts on December 29, 1962

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Telstar - The Tornadoes
  • Limbo Rock - Chubby Checker
  • Bobby's Girl - Marcie Blane
  • Go Away Little Girl - Steve Lawrence
  • Big Girls Don't Cry - The 4 Seasons
Play the top singles 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.
Mutiny on the Bounty

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Mutiny on the Bounty".

Facts

This date occurred 22,371 days ago. Approximately 746 months have passed. It was the 363rd day of 1962, in week 52. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1963 was just 2 days away. People who were born on December 29, 1962, are now 61 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 249 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 29, 1962

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

The date is December 29, 1962, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

Christmas Day of 1962 has just passed, and many people are relaxing at home and enjoying the holiday season. The year is coming to an end, so friends and family are making plans for New Year's Eve. 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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "What's My Line?", "Wagon Train", "Perry Mason", and "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis".

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. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "Captain Pugwash", "Leave It to Beaver", and "Noggin the Nog". Children are playing with toys such as the Frisbee, Fisher Price Little People, Barbie, and Matchbox toy cars.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 29, 1962.

  • Christmas Day 1962 has just passed.

    Christmas Day 1962 has just passed

    Christmas Day of 1962 had just passed. Many people were relaxing, meeting up with friends, and spending time with their families.
  • The Boston Strangler is on the loose.

    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.

    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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on December 29, 1962.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around December 29, 1962.

  • December 8, 1962: The 1962-1963 New York City newspaper strike begins due to low wages and plans to automate printing.
  • December 11, 1962: Convicted murdered Arthur Lucas becomes the last person to be executed in Canada.
  • This date: December 29, 1962
  • 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 info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 29, 1962, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • 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: December 29, 1962 falls under the Goose.
  • 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.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in December 1962

In December 1962, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from December 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
Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Have Gun - Will Travel
Have Gun - Will Travel
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in December 1962

If you were a kid on December 29, 1962, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Jetsons
The Jetsons
Top Cat
Top Cat
Davey and Goliath
Davey and Goliath

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
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Noggin the Nog
Noggin the Nog
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
The Rifleman
The Rifleman
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash
Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
Lassie
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Toys 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
Fisher Price Little People
Fisher Price Little People
The Hula Hoop
The Hula Hoop
Metal House robots
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
Wooly Willy
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball

Were you born on December 29, 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 29, 1968, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 29.

Ted Danson

Ted Danson

Actor
Born on December 29, 1947
He turned 15 on this day in 1962.

Jude Law

Jude Law

Actor
Born on December 29, 1972
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Danny McBride

Danny McBride

Actor
Born on December 29, 1976
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Alison Brie

Alison Brie

Actress
Born on December 29, 1982
She was born exactly 20 years after this date.

USA

US President

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 29, 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 December 29, 1962 was most likely conceived around April 7, 1962.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 29, 1962 is close to September 21, 1963.

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Stats for December 29, 1962

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 29, 1962:

  • 22,371 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,195 weeks have passed.
  • 1,932,854,400 seconds have passed since December 29, 1962.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,254,996,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 997,352,870,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 322,142,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 166,225,478 steps. That's roughly 73,878 miles!
  • Since this date, 23,194,253 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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