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Born in 1962: Poland

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

What was Poland like in 1962?

Here is what Poland was like in 1962. In cinemas, people watched “The Crimson Pirate”. In the news: Nordic World Ski Championships open in Zakopane. 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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Films

  • The Crimson Pirate · No. 1 in 1962 · USA
  • Rio Bravo · No. 2 in 1962 · USA
  • The Magnificent Seven · No. 3 in 1962 · USA

On TV

  • Kobra crime theatre · TVP · Thursday-night thrillers
  • The Bear in the Window · TVP · children's programme
  • Dziennik Telewizyjny (the TV news) · TVP · main evening news
  • Cabaret of Elderly Gentlemen · TVP · Przybora & Wasowski

Cartoons

  • Jacek and Agatka · Dobranocka · TVP

Cars

  • FSO Warszawa · FSO
  • Syrena · FSO / FSM
  • The car "talon"

Snacks and ice creams

  • Oranżada · Fizzy orange pop
  • Zielona Budka ice cream · Warsaw ice cream kiosk
  • Ptasie mleczko for everyone · Soft vanilla marshmallows in chocolate
  • Bambino ice cream · Ice cream on a stick

Phones and gadgets

  • The Neptun TV from Gdańsk · Gdańskie Zakłady Radiowe Gezar (later Unimor)
  • The Ramona radio · Diora (Dzierżoniów)
  • The TV boom · Polish television
  • The Koliber travel radio · Eltra (Bydgoszcz)

Fashion

  • Moda Polska · State fashion house
  • The nylon raincoat · Ortalion
  • Jerzy Antkowiak at Moda Polska · Designer

Sports

  • Górnik Zabrze are Polish champions · 1962–63 Polish football championship
  • Polonia Bytom are Polish champions · 1962 Polish football championship
  • Zagłębie Sosnowiec win the Polish Cup · 1961–1962 Polish Cup final (1962-07-22)

In the news

  • Nordic World Ski Championships open in Zakopane (1962-02-18)
  • Polański's "Knife in the Water" premieres (1962-03-09)
  • Polish Radio Three goes on air (1962-04-01)
  • "Supersam" opens in Warsaw (1962-06-06)
  • Wołów bank robbery (1962-08-19)
  • First bedtime cartoon: "Jacek i Agatka" (1962-10-02)
  • Tank accident at a military parade in Szczecin (1962-10-09)
  • Train collision near Piotrków Trybunalski (1962-10-09)

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 Poland like in 1962?

Here is what Poland was like in 1962. In cinemas, people watched “The Crimson Pirate”. In the news: Nordic World Ski Championships open in Zakopane. 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 27, 2026