What happened on Thursday May 17, 1962?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1962:

• Martin Luther King Jr.'s White House draft submission On May 17, 1962, Martin Luther King Jr. submitted a draft to the White House, advocating for civil rights and social justice. This submission was part of his ongoing efforts to influence national policy and promote equality for African Americans. source: archives.gov
• Thalidomide withdrawal in Japan On May 17, 1962, Japan withdrew thalidomide from the market due to its association with severe birth defects. This decision followed growing evidence of the drug's harmful effects, leading to increased scrutiny of pharmaceutical regulations worldwide. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Marin County's BART district withdrawal On May 17, 1962, Marin County voted to withdraw from the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) district, impacting regional transportation plans. This decision reflected local concerns about funding and governance in the transit system. source: bart.gov

Events in 1962

May 17, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from May 1962

Newspapers from May. 17, 1962

Your poster from May 17, 1962

May 17, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1962 can also be written as 5/17/1962 in the US and as 17/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 1962 in May 1962 calendar

Famous people born on May 17, 1962:

• Craig Ferguson

  Craig Ferguson is a Scottish-American comedian, actor, writer, and television host, best known for hosting CBS's 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson' from 2005 to 2014. He is also recognized for his stand-up comedy, acting roles, and voice work. [bio]

• Ferenc Krausz

  Prize laureate for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter.

• Alan Johnston

  BBC correspondent who was kidnapped in Gaza in 2007, drawing international attention to media risks in conflict zones.

• Rosalind Picard

  Pioneering American engineer and computer scientist, co-founder of Affectiva, known for her work in artificial emotional intelligence.

• Kim Mulkey

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on May 17th

Famous people died on May 17, 1962:

• Arsenij Grigor'evič Golovko

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on May 17th

May 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
2. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
4. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
5. Jay and the Americans - She Cried

May 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
2. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
3. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
4. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
5. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

May 17, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
2. Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
3. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
4. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Night Train

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 17, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 1962 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:12 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1962

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Someone born on May 17, 1962 is:

64 years and 8 days old,

or 768 months and 8 days old,

or 3340 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23384 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1962?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 17th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 17, 1962.

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