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Born in 1962: Germany
This was Germany in 1962. Add your birthday to see your exact day.
What was Germany like in 1962?
Here is what Germany was like in 1962. The biggest song was “Mexico / Jana, schöne Mexicana”. In cinemas, people watched “Treasure of Silver Lake”. In the news: Deutschlandfunk goes on air. 1962 was also the Year of the Water Tiger, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1962.
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Songs
- Mexico / Jana, schöne Mexicana · Bob Moore / Peter Niemann
- Speedy Gonzales / Kleiner Gonzales · Pat Boone / Rex Gildo
- Heißer Sand · Mina
- Zwei kleine Italiener · Conny / Jan & Kjeld / Blue Capris
- Einmal weht der Südwind wieder · Nana Mouskouri
Films
- Treasure of Silver Lake · No. 1 at the German box office 1962
- Kohlhiesel's Daughters · No. 2 at the German box office 1962
- The Longest Day · No. 3 at the German box office 1962
On TV
- Aktuelle Kamera (East German news) · East Germany (GDR) · DFF
- What's My Line? · ARD · BR
- Did You Know? · ARD · BR
- Stahlnetz · ARD · NDR
Cartoons
- Pittiplatsch · East Germany (GDR) · puppet
- The Sandman (East German) · East Germany (GDR) · DFF (1959-11-22)
- The Sandman (West German) · West Germany · SFB / ARD (1959-12-01)
Cars
- VW Beetle · Volkswagen
- Opel Rekord · Opel
- East Germany: Wartburg 311 · Automobilwerk Eisenach (DDR)
- BMW Isetta · BMW
Snacks and ice creams
- Broiler (East Germany) · Roast chicken
- Nimm2 · Storck
- Chio Chips · Crisps
- "Haribo macht Kinder froh" · Haribo slogan
Phones and gadgets
- The black Bakelite W 48 · Deutsche Bundespost
- The first car phones (A-Netz) · Deutsche Bundespost
Fashion
- The nylon housecoat apron · Housewife look
- The petticoat · Rock 'n' roll skirts
- twen magazine · Style for young adults
Sports
- East Germany: SC Motor Jena are DDR champions · DDR-Oberliga 1962–63 (East Germany)
- 1. FC Köln are German champions · German championship final 1962 (1962-05-12)
- West Germany out in the World Cup quarter-final · 1962 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, Chile (1962-06-10)
- 1. FC Nürnberg win the German Cup · DFB-Pokal final 1962 (1962-08-29)
Popular baby names
- Susanne · Girls
- Thomas · Boys
- Michael · Boys
- Andrea · Girls
- Andreas · Boys
- Sabine · Girls
In the news
- Deutschlandfunk goes on air (1962-01-01)
- Comedian gives away the "Halstuch" killer (1962-01-15)
- Luisenthal mine disaster (1962-02-07)
- North Sea storm flood hits Hamburg (1962-02-16)
- Schwabing riots in Munich (1962-06-21)
- DFB decides to create the Bundesliga (1962-07-28)
- De Gaulle's speech to German youth (1962-09-09)
- "Bonanza" comes to German TV (1962-10-13)
1962: the Year of the Water Tiger
People born from about 4 February 1962 to 3 February 1963 share the Tiger as their year animal, with the Water element: courage and big energy with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Ox year.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Germany like in 1962?
Here is what Germany was like in 1962. The biggest song was “Mexico / Jana, schöne Mexicana”. In cinemas, people watched “Treasure of Silver Lake”. In the news: Deutschlandfunk goes on air. 1962 was also the Year of the Water Tiger, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1962.
What was the No. 1 song in Germany in 1962?
“Mexico / Jana, schöne Mexicana” was the biggest song of 1962 in Germany.
What animal year was 1962?
1962 was the Year of the Water Tiger, from about 4 February 1962 to 3 February 1963. People born in January 1962 belong to the Metal Ox year.
What were popular baby names in Germany in 1962?
Popular names included Susanne, Thomas, Michael, and Andrea.
How old is someone born in 1962?
Someone born in 1962 turns 64 in 2026.
How can I see the exact day I was born?
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Last updated October 27, 2026