What happened on Sunday December 09, 1962?

Here's what happened on December 09, 1962:

• Tanganyika Becomes a Republic On December 9, 1962, Tanganyika, a former British colony in East Africa, became a republic, gaining independence from British rule. This marked a significant step in the decolonization process in Africa during the early 1960s. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Petrified Forest National Park Established On December 9, 1962, the Petrified Forest National Park was established in Arizona, preserving one of the largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood in the world. The park also includes significant archaeological sites and offers insights into prehistoric ecosystems. source: en.wikipedia.org
• The Wizard of Oz Television Broadcast History On December 9, 1962, the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz' was broadcast on television for the first time. This event marked the beginning of the film's annual holiday broadcasts, solidifying its status as a classic in American cinema. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Saint Peter Julian Eymard Canonized Peter Julian Eymard (1811–1868), a French Catholic priest who founded the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, was canonized as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, recognizing his significant religious contributions.

Events in 1962

December 09, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1962

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 1962

December 09, 1962: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Cleveland Browns - New York Giants : 13 - 17
• Dallas Cowboys - St. Louis Cardinals : 20 - 52
• Green Bay Packers - San Francisco 49ers : 31 - 21
• Los Angeles Rams - Chicago Bears : 14 - 30
• Minnesota Vikings - Detroit Lions : 23 - 37

December 09, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1962 can also be written as 12/9/1962 in the US and as 9/12/1962 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1962 in December 1962 calendar

Famous people born on December 09, 1962:

• Felicity Huffman

  Felicity Huffman is an American actress best known for her roles in the television series 'Desperate Housewives' and the film 'Transamerica.' She has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, and was nominated for an Academy Award. Huffman was also involved in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal. [bio]

• Wendell Pierce

  Wendell Pierce is an accomplished American actor known for his memorable roles in critically acclaimed television series like 'The Wire' and...

• Juan Atkins
• Vito Mancuso

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on December 9th

Famous people died on December 09, 1962:

• William Hirigoyen

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on December 9th

December 09, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1962 was Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
2. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
3. Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl
4. The Orlons - Don't Hang Up
5. Dee Dee Sharp - Ride

December 09, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1962 was Return To Sender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
2. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues
3. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
4. Duane Eddy - Dance With The Guitar Man
5. Rolf Harris - Sun Arise

December 09, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1962 was Release Me by "Little Esther" Phillips, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
2. The 4 Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry
3. The Orlons - Don't Hang Up
4. Chubby Checker - Limbo Rock
5. Sam Cooke - Nothing Can Change This Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 09, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:32 pm and setting at 05:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on December 09, 1962

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Someone born on December 09, 1962 is:

63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 25 days old,

or 3303 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23126 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1962?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 09, 1962.

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