Friday June 08, 1962: on this day

June 08, 1962 was the 159th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 08, 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 June 08, 1962, who was born and died on June 08, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 08, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles), movies (e.g. Lolita, directed by Stanley Kubrick), TV series (e.g. The Franchise Affair) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 8th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 08, 1962?


June 08, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 159th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1962 can also be written as 6/8/1962 in the US and as 8/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

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June 08, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1962:

  • Jim beatty runs world record 2 mile (8:29.8)

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:12 am and setting at 01:02 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.

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Who was born on June 08, 1962?


Famous people born on June 08, 1962:

  • Nick Rhodes

    English musician best known for being the founder and keyboardist of pop rock band duran duran.

  • Jean-Luc Nélias

    French sailor, a professional skipper who won many races, including tour de france a la voile (1999), tour de bretagne (99), mini-fastnet...

  • Roald Bradstock

    Roald Bradstock is a British javelin thrower who competed in the Olympics.

  • Phil Bourque

    He was an american pro hockey player who also served as a sports commentator.

  • Kristine W

    Member of the South Korean girl group KARA.

  • Lakshmi Singh

    Lakshmi Singh is an American radio journalist known for her work at NPR.

  • John Gibbons

    American manager and player.

  • Andreas Keim

    German footballer.

  • Éric Champ

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano

    Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

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


You are 61 years 10 months old,

or 742 months and 18 days old,

or 3229 weeks

or 22603 days old,

if you were born on June 08, 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 June 08, 1962?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 08, 1962:

  • Oney Scruggs

    Oney Scruggs was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as an outfielder.

What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Anthony Bourdain

    Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

  • Cloria Bourdain

    Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

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


Holidays on June 08, 1962:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1962:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
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June 08, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 08, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 4th and June 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 4th and June 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Stranger On The Shore
  3. - Lovers Who Wander
  4. - Soldier Boy
  5. - (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 4th and June 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Good Luck Charm
  2. - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
  3. - Come Outside
  4. - A Picture Of You
  5. - Nut Rocker

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 4th and June 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
  3. - The One Who Really Loves You
  4. - Soldier Boy
  5. - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)

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

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

Lolita

Lolita

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon, Gary Cockrell

Country: United States of America

That Touch of Mink

That Touch of Mink

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Starring: Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young, Audrey Meadows

Country: United States of America

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Henry Koster

Starring: James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Fabian, Lauri Peters

Night Creatures

Night Creatures

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Peter Graham Scott

Starring: Peter Cushing, Yvonne Romain, Patrick Allen, Oliver Reed

Merrill's Marauders

Merrill's Marauders

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Jeff Chandler, Ty Hardin, Peter Brown, Andrew Duggan

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

The Steve Allen Playhouse

The Steve Allen Playhouse

Release year: 1962

Starring: Steve Allen, Herb Ellis, Johnny Jacobs, John Raitt

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter

Ship of Fools

By:

The story is set on a cruise ship bound for Germany in the summer 1931. The passengers include a Spanish noblewoman and a drunken German lawyer. An American divorcee is also included.

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

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1961: By Herman Taller M.D. 1961: by Herman Taller M.D.

A Prologue To Love by Taylor Caldwell

A Prologue To Love

By:

There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

By:

The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …

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

The most popular videogames on June 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

history

Who was the US President on June 08, 1962?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1962?

On June 08, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about June 8th?

June 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of June. 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 June 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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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 June 1962?

June 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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