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August 02, 1962 was the 214th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 02, 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 02, 1962, who was born and died on August 02, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 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 2nd, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 02, 1962?
- August 02, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 02, 1962?
- August 02, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 02, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 02, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 02, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 02, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 02, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 02, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 02, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 02, 1962?
What day of the week was August 02, 1962?
August 02, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 214th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 02, 1962 can also be written as 8/2/1962 in the US and as 2/8/1962 in UK and Europe.
August 02, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 02, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 02, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:47 am and setting at 10:03 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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Who was born on August 02, 1962?
Famous people born on August 02, 1962:
![Cynthia Stevenson]()
Cynthia StevensonCanadian actress.
- Talibah Davis
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Bridge Colby
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering political scandals.
- Jovi Milan
Best known for his novels exploring themes of love and relationships.
- Lee Mavers
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (the la's).
- Billy Kilson
American drummer.
- Ed Gillespie
Politician.
- Ah Fook Tam
- Roberto Tomassini
- Robert Wilkie
- Vito Leccese
- Rob LaBelle
- Giovanna Casotto
- Maram al-Masri
- Satu Silvo
- Walter Perazzo
- Luigi Crespi
Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:
![Dom DeLuise]()
Dom DeLuiseDom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...
![Carroll O'Connor]()
Carroll O'ConnorCarroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.
![Isabel Allende]()
Isabel AllendeIsabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...
![Muriel Robin]()
Muriel RobinShe is a french comedian, singer, and actress.
![Sam Worthington]()
Sam WorthingtonSam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.
![Kevin Smith]()
Kevin SmithKevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.
![Wes Craven]()
Wes CravenAmerican screen writer, filmmaker and author.
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Joanna Cassidy]()
Joanna CassidyAmerican actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
August 02, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 8 months old,
or 740 months and 17 days old,
or 3220 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22541 days old,
if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 1962?
There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 02, 1962.
August 02, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 1962:
- Emil Krause
- Armand de Gramont
What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?
Famous deaths on August 2nd:
![Jean-Pierre Melville]()
Jean-Pierre MelvilleFrench filmmaker.
![David Huddleston]()
David HuddlestonAmerican actor (b. 1930).
![Cathleen Nesbitt]()
Cathleen NesbittEnglish actress (separate tables) dies at 93.
- Josehua Bell
Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.
- Lexander Graham Bell
Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.
- Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.
- Sruly Halberstam
Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 2nd
August 02, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 02, 1962:
- St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
- St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
- St. Stephen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
- Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
- Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
- Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
- Day of airborne forces in Russia
August 02, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 02, 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 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 02, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 02, 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 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 02, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 02, 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 02, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 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 02, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 02, 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 02, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 02, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Kid Galahad
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Phil Karlson
Starring: Elvis Presley, Gig Young, Lola Albright, Joan Blackman
Country: United States of America
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Ishirô Honda
Starring: Tadao Takashima, Kenji Sahara, Yû Fujiki, Ichirô Arishima
Country: United States of America
The Girl on the Boat
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Henry Kaplan
Starring: Norman Wisdom, Millicent Martin, Richard Briers, Sheila Hancock
Zotz!
Release year: 1962
Directed by: William Castle
Starring: Tom Poston, Julia Meade, Jim Backus, Fred Clark
Country: United States of America
The Lion
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Jack Cardiff
Starring: William Holden, Trevor Howard, Capucine, Pamela Franklin
August 02, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:
Personally Yours
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner
The Franchise Affair
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Leonard Lewis
August 02, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 02, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
In The Clearing
By: Robert Frost
This collection was Robert Frost's last collection of poems, and it became a national bestseller upon its publication.
Veeck -- As In Wreck
By: Bill Veeck
Bill Veeck tells the classic story of his life as an owner of the Cleveland Indians.
Sex And The Single Girl
By: Helen Gurley Brown
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August 02, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 02, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on August 02, 1962?
On August 02, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1962?
On August 02, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 02, 1962?
On August 02, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 2nd?
August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
- 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.
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.
