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What day of the week was August 08, 1962?


August 08, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1962 can also be written as 8/8/1962 in the US and as 8/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

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August 08, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 01:32 pm and setting at 12:23 am.

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 08, 1962?


Famous people born on August 08, 1962:

  • Lucelia Santos

    Lucelia Santos is a Brazilian actress and model known for her roles in telenovelas.

  • Byford Cook

    Former professional footballer who played as a striker for various clubs.

  • Deta Deva

    Deta Deva is an Indian politician known for his work in the Bharatiya Janata Party.

  • Kool Moe Dee

    American musician, singer and actor.

  • Kool Dee

    American rapper (treacherous three).

  • Jim Sweeney

    Nfl center/guard (seattle seahawks and pittsburgh steelers).

  • Suzee Pai

    Toledo, ohio -- actress (big trouble in little china).

  • Suzee Pai in Toledo

    Ohio, usa; actress ("big trouble in little china").

  • Mike Zanier

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Rodolphe Thomas
  • Ralph Rieckermann
  • Kool Moe Dee (Mojandas Dewese)
  • Sandra Ballesteros

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months

or 3222 weeks

or 22554 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 1962.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1962?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 08, 1962.

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August 08, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1962:

  • Marijah Mahmoud

    Renowned poet known for her powerful verses.

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1962:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1962 was Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 08, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
  2. - Roses Are Red (My Love)
  3. - The Wah-Watusi
  4. - The Loco-Motion
  5. - Ahab, The Arab

August 08, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 08, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Remember You
  2. - Speedy Gonzales
  3. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  4. - Things
  5. - Guitar Tango

August 08, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1962 was You'll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 08, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You'll Lose A Good Thing
  2. - Bring It On Home To Me
  3. - Twist And Shout
  4. - Party Lights
  5. - The Wah Watusi

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August 08, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Two Weeks in Another Town

Two Weeks in Another Town

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Edward G. Robinson, Cyd Charisse, George Hamilton

Kid Galahad

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

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

The Girl on the Boat

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Henry Kaplan

Starring: Norman Wisdom, Millicent Martin, Richard Briers, Sheila Hancock

Zotz!

Zotz!

Release year: 1962

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Tom Poston, Julia Meade, Jim Backus, Fred Clark

Country: United States of America

August 08, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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

Personally Yours

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

August 08, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck

Travels With Charley

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A personal journey through America as told by one its most loved writers. To hear the speech and smell the grass and trees, and to see the sights,

Dearly Beloved by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Dearly Beloved

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Anne Morrow Lindbergh's bestseller, Dearly Beloved, is set in June. This is a wonderful moment when the "gathered together", not only look at this couple, but also their lives, hopes and fears.

The Golden Rendezvous by Alistair MacLean

The Golden Rendezvous

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Jfk Coloring Book by Jackie Kannon

Jfk Coloring Book

By:

How could a coloring book be on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers List for 14 weeks? It was 1962.

Sex And The Single Girl by Helen Gurley Brown

Sex And The Single Girl

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August 08, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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Who was the US President on August 08, 1962?

On August 08, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1962?

On August 08, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1962?

On August 08, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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.

Discover how August 1962 calendar looked like.

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