What generation is 1962? Baby Boomers

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About the Generation (1962)

Baby Boomers (1946-1964): Born during a post-war population boom, they are known for their work ethic, cultural revolutions, and reshaping societal values.

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Famous People (Celebrities) Born in 1962

  • Tom Cruise (Jul 3, 1962)
  • Jim Carrey (Jan 17, 1962)
  • Steve Carell (Aug 16, 1962)
  • Jon Bon Jovi (Mar 2, 1962)
  • Steve Irwin (Feb 22, 1962)
  • Tommy Lee (Oct 3, 1962)
  • Tom Kenny (Jul 13, 1962)
  • Demi Moore (Nov 11, 1962)
  • Kate Spade (Dec 24, 1962)
  • Axl Rose (Feb 6, 1962)

What Happened in 1962

  1. Mar 15 - Five research groups announce the discovery of anti-matter
  2. Oct 11 - Second Vatican Council (21st ecumenical) convened by Pope John XXIII
  3. Oct 16 - Cuban Missile Crisis begins as JFK is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba
  4. Oct 18 - James Watson (US), Francis Crick (UK) and Maurice Wilkins (UK) win the Nobel Prize for Medicine for their work in determining the structure of DNA
  5. Oct 22 - Cuban Missile Crisis: US President John F. Kennedy addresses TV about Russian missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval blockade on Cuba, beginning the missile crisis
  6. Oct 24 - Cuban Missile Crisis: Soviet ships approach but stop short of the US blockade of Cuba
  7. Oct 25 - US Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson demands USSR UN rep Zorin answer regarding Cuban missile bases saying "I am prepared to wait for my answer until hell freezes over"
  8. Oct 27 - Black Saturday during the Cuban Missile Crisis: An American spy plane is shot down over Cuba and the navy drops warning depth charges on Soviet submarines

Top Songs 1962

  1. Speedy Gonzales - Pat Boone
  2. I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
  3. Telstar - The Tornados
  4. Return to Sender - Elvis Presley
  5. Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley
  6. Let's Dance - Chris Montez
  7. Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
  8. The Loco-Motion - Little Eva
  9. Roses Are Red - Bobby Vinton
  10. She's Not You - Elvis Presley

Popular Movies 1962

  1. Lawrence of Arabia - Director: Lean, David. Country: UK.
  2. Jules and Jim - Director: Truffaut, François. Country: France.
  3. The Manchurian Candidate - Director: Frankenheimer, John. Country: USA.
  4. To Kill a Mockingbird - Director: Mulligan, Robert. Country: USA.
  5. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - Director: Ford, John. Country: USA.
  6. Knife in the Water - Director: Polanski, Roman. Country: Poland.
  7. L'Eclisse - Director: Antonioni, Michelangelo. Country: Italy / France.
  8. Vivre sa vie - Director: Godard, Jean-Luc. Country: France.
  9. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? - Director: Aldrich, Robert. Country: USA.
  10. The Exterminating Angel - Director: Buñuel, Luis. Country: Mexico.

Who Was US President 1962

John F. Kennedy
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