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Born in 1962: Spain

This was Spain in 1962. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Spain like in 1962?

Here is what Spain was like in 1962. In cinemas, people watched “La gran familia (The Big Family)”. In the news: Spain applies to join the Common Market. 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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how much prices have risen since

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • La gran familia (The Big Family) · Fernando Palacios · Alberto Closas

On TV

  • Escala en hi-fi · TVE · music show
  • Ésta es su vida (This Is Your Life) · TVE · tribute show

Cars

  • SEAT 1400, the first SEAT · SEAT
  • Spain's best-selling car: SEAT 600 · SEAT
  • Renault 8 · FASA-Renault

Snacks and ice creams

  • La Casera lemon and orange · La Casera
  • Sugus · Chewy fruit sweets
  • Donuts · Panrico
  • Cola Cao on TV · Nutrexpa

Fashion

  • Benidorm's bikini mayor · Pedro Zaragoza
  • The 'chica ye-yé' · Yeyé style
  • Youthquake · Pop and colour

Sports

  • Real Madrid are league champions · 1962–63 La Liga

In the news

  • Spain applies to join the Common Market (1962-02-09)
  • Decree on equal labour rights for women (1962-02-16)
  • Juan Carlos and Sofía marry in Greece (1962-05-14)
  • The "Munich meeting" of the opposition (1962-06-05)
  • The Vallès floods (1962-09-25)
  • "Ésta es su vida" premieres (1962-10-03)
  • New Year's chimes shown on TV for the first time (1962-12-31)

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 Spain like in 1962?

Here is what Spain was like in 1962. In cinemas, people watched “La gran familia (The Big Family)”. In the news: Spain applies to join the Common Market. 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 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.

How old is someone born in 1962?

Someone born in 1962 turns 64 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026