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Born in 1962: France

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

What was France like in 1962?

Here is what France was like in 1962. In cinemas, people watched “The Longest Day”. In the news: The liner France's maiden voyage. 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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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • The Longest Day · Darryl F. Zanuck
  • La Guerre des boutons (War of the Buttons) · Yves Robert
  • West Side Story · Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins

On TV

  • Lectures pour tous · RTF / ORTF · books show
  • La Piste aux étoiles (circus show) · RTF / ORTF · circus
  • La caméra explore le temps · RTF / ORTF · history drama
  • Les Cinq Dernières Minutes · RTF / ORTF / Antenne 2 · police series

Cars

  • Renault 4 ("4L") · Renault
  • Citroën 2CV · Citroën
  • Citroën DS · Citroën
  • Peugeot 404 · Peugeot

Phones and gadgets

  • "Le 22 à Asnières" · Fernand Raynaud
  • TV in every living room · RTF / ORTF
  • Teppaz and the yé-yé years · Teppaz

Fashion

  • Gingham and ballet flats · Brigitte Bardot
  • K-Way · Rain jacket
  • Metal dresses · Paco Rabanne

Sports

  • Monaco are French champions · French football championship 1962–63 (Division 1)
  • Saint-Étienne win the French Cup · French Cup final 1962 (1962-05-13)
  • Jacques Anquetil wins the Tour de France · Tour de France 1962 (1962-07-15)

Popular baby names

  • Philippe · Boys
  • Sylvie · Girls
  • Pascal · Boys
  • Catherine · Girls
  • Eric · Boys
  • Isabelle · Girls

In the news

  • The liner France's maiden voyage (1962-01-19)
  • First Yves Saint Laurent collection (1962-01-29)
  • The Charonne metro tragedy (1962-02-08)
  • Évian Accords signed (1962-03-18)
  • Voters back the Évian Accords (1962-04-08)
  • Georges Pompidou becomes prime minister (1962-04-14)
  • Air France Boeing crashes at Orly (1962-06-03)
  • Air France plane crashes in Guadeloupe (1962-06-22)

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 France like in 1962?

Here is what France was like in 1962. In cinemas, people watched “The Longest Day”. In the news: The liner France's maiden voyage. 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.

What were popular baby names in France in 1962?

Popular names included Philippe, Sylvie, Pascal, and Catherine.

How old is someone born in 1962?

Someone born in 1962 turns 64 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026