What happened on Wednesday January 31, 1962?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1962:

• Samuel Gravely assumes command of destroyer escort USS Falgout On January 31, 1962, Samuel Lee Gravely Jr. became the commanding officer of the USS Falgout (DE-324), a destroyer escort. This appointment marked a significant milestone in his naval career, as he was the first African American to command a U.S. Navy ship. Gravely's leadership aboard the USS Falgout paved the way for future African American officers in the Navy. source: georgeoberle.org
• Gen Charles P Cabell ends term as Deputy Director of CIA On January 31, 1962, General Charles P. Cabell retired from his position as Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He had served in this role since April 1953, overseeing various intelligence operations during his tenure. His retirement followed the resignation of CIA Director Allen Dulles in November 1961, after the Bay of Pigs invasion. source: cia.gov

Events in 1962

January 31, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 31, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1962 can also be written as 1/31/1962 in the US and as 31/1/1962 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1962 in January 1962 calendar

Famous people born on January 31, 1962:

• Sophie Muller

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Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on January 31st

Famous people died on January 31, 1962:

• Noel Purcell
• Dannie Heineman
• Attilio Firpi

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on January 31st

January 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1962 was Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Joey Dee & the Starliters - Peppermint Twist - Part 1
2. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love
3. Chubby Checker - The Twist
4. Sue Thompson - Norman
5. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

January 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1962 was The Young Ones by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
2. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
3. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
4. Eden Kane - Forget Me Not
5. Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By

January 31, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1962 was I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) by Barbara George, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
3. Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
4. Ike & Tina Turner - Poor Fool
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1962 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1962 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 January 31, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:47 am and setting at 01:52 pm.

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

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Someone born on January 31, 1962 is:

64 years 3 months old,

or 771 months and 25 days old,

or 3355 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23490 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1962?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 31st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 31, 1962.

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