Wednesday August 01, 1962: on this day
August 01, 1962 was the 213th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 01, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 01, 1962, who was born and died on August 01, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton), movies (e.g. Kid Galahad, directed by Phil Karlson), TV series (e.g. Personally Yours) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 01, 1962?
- August 01, 1962: What happened on that day?
- August 01, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 01, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 01, 1962?
- August 01, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 01, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 01, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 01, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 01, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 01, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 01, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 01, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 01, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 01, 1962?
What day of the week was August 01, 1962?
August 01, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 213th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 01, 1962 can also be written as 8/1/1962 in the US and as 1/8/1962 in UK and Europe.
August 01, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 01, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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August 01, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 01, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 1962 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 01, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 06:48 am and setting at 09:34 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1962.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 01, 1962?
Famous people born on August 01, 1962:
- Michael Eklund
Michael eklund is a canadian actor known for his roles in films and tv shows such as 'the call' and 'dirk gently's holistic detective...
- Jesse Borrego
American singer and actor.
- Lucindia Brant
Renowned historical romance novelist.
- Carlyne Levin
Carlyne Levin is a Canadian playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.
- Rainer Lemke
German electronic scientist, entrepreneur (founder a clay-building company), professional astrologer since 1986, and data collector.
- Zelig Breitbart
Zelig Breitbart is a computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Mac Lesggy
Mac lesggy is a french television presenter and journalist known for his work on science and technology programs.
- Jacob Matlala
South african boxer (d. 2013).
- Scott Anderson
American professional football player.
- Wesley Snipes
Actor.
- Traci Phillips
Honolulu, hawaii -- sprint kayak (1996 olympics).
- Gertjan Verbeek
Soccer player (sc heerenveen).
- Joetta Clark
East orange, new jersey -- 800m runner (1992 olympics).
- Jessé Garon
French artist, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of blues, country, rock'n'roll.
- Deborah Kucher
American domestic violence victim; this young mother was found dead at her leicester, ma home by her daughter on july 29, 1999.
- Cesar Montano
Filipino actor and director.
- Franco Forte
- Thomas Jay Ryan
Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:
- Jason Momoa
Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.
- Sam Mendes
British film and stage director.
- Meena Kumari
Indian actress in film (d. 1972).
- Giancarlo Giannini
He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.
- Chuck D
American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).
- Demián Bichir
Mexican-american producer and actor.
- Nathalie Delon
Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.
- David Wain
American screenwriter and actor.
- Geoffrey Holder
Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.
- Kris Holden-Ried
Canadian actor.
August 01, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 8 months old,
or 740 months and 18 days old,
or 3220 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22542 days old,
if you were born on August 01, 1962.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1962?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1962.
August 01, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 01, 1962:
- Blease Sinclair
Blease Sinclair was a renowned Canadian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Roiza Weinreich
Roiza Weinreich was a Polish-American educator who founded a school for Jewish children in New York City.
- Leon Kruczkowski
Polish author (niemcy) dies at 62.
- Henry Gordon Bennett
- Constantin Iotzu
- Colin Campbell Sanborn
What famous deaths happened on August 1st?
Famous deaths on August 1st:
- Wilford Brimley
Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.
- Frances Farmer
American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.
- Cilla Black
British tv host and singer.
- Eva Bartok
Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).
- Strother Martin
American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.
- Florence Eldridge
Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.
- Pola Negri
Polish-american actress.
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).
- Corazon Aquino
Aristocratic filipino family.
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August 01, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 01, 1962:
- Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
- Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
- St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
- Angola - Armed Forces Day
- Switzerland - National Day
- Benin - National Day
- Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
- Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
- People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army
Observances on August 01, 1962:
- World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
August 01, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 01, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 01, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
- Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
- Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss
- The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
- Ray Stevens - Ahab, The Arab
August 01, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Ifield - I Remember You
- Pat Boone - Speedy Gonzales
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Bobby Darin - Things
- The Shadows - Guitar Tango
August 01, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1962 was You'll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 01, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
- Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
- Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
August 01, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 01, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 01, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 01, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
August 01, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 01, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 01, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 01, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 01, 1962?
On August 01, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1962?
On August 01, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 01, 1962?
On August 01, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 1st?
August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 1st, such as:
- 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.
What happened in 1962?
1962 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
- 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
- Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome
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What was the calendar for August 1962?
August 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.