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October 08, 1962 was the 281st day of the year 1962, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 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 October 08, 1962, who was born and died on October 08, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sherry by The 4 Seasons), movies (e.g. Requiem for a Heavyweight, directed by Ralph Nelson), TV series (e.g. Mchale'S Navy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 08, 1962?
- October 08, 1962: What happened on that day?
- October 08, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 08, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 08, 1962?
- October 08, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 08, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- October 08, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 08, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- October 08, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 08, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 08, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 08, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 08, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on October 08, 1962?
What day of the week was October 08, 1962?
October 08, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 281st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 08, 1962 can also be written as 10/8/1962 in the US and as 8/10/1962 in UK and Europe.
October 08, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 08, 1962:
- Algeria admitted as 109th member of the united nations.
- Spiegel scandal: der spiegel publishes the article ''bedingt abwehrbereit'' (''conditionally prepared for defense'') about a nato manoeuver called ''fallex 62'', which uncovered the sorry state of the bundeswehr (germany's army) facing the communist threat from the east at the time. the magazine is soon accused of treason.
- Publishes an article disclosing the sorry state of the bundeswehr, and is soon accused of treason.
October 08, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 08, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 08, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 08, 1962 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:43 pm and setting at 01:59 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1962.
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Who was born on October 08, 1962?
Famous people born on October 08, 1962:
- Richard Lintern
British actor.
- Bruno Thiry
Belgian race car driver.
- Chen Xiaoxia
Chinese diver.
Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:
![Bella Thorne]()
Bella ThorneBella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.
![Matt Damon]()
Matt DamonAmerican actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.
![Bruno Mars]()
Bruno MarsAmerican singer, songwriter and record producer.
![Nick Cannon]()
Nick CannonNick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...
![Raaj Kumar]()
Raaj KumarRaaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.
![Sigourney Weaver]()
Sigourney WeaverAmerican actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.
![Paul Hogan]()
Paul HoganAustralian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.
![Chevy Chase]()
Chevy ChaseAmerican comedian and actor, who started as a writer.
![Stephanie Zimbalist]()
Stephanie ZimbalistMovie actress.
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
October 08, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 6 months old,
or 738 months and 11 days old,
or 3210 weeks and 4 days old,
or 22474 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 08, 1962?
There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 08, 1962.
October 08, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 08, 1962:
- Solomon Linda
South african singer/composer (born in 1909).
What famous deaths happened on October 8th?
Famous deaths on October 8th:
![Fernando Lamas]()
Fernando LamasArgentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).
![Phyllis Calvert]()
Phyllis CalvertBritish actress (born 1915).
![Nigel Bruce]()
Nigel BruceBritish actor (d. 1953).
![Eduardo Ciannelli]()
Eduardo CiannelliItalian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.
- Willy Brandt
German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).
- Reford
Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.
- Jacques Derrida
Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.
- Marianita May
Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.
- Naftula Herz Imber
Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.
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October 08, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 08, 1962:
- Columbus Day - This holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.
- French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
- Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
- RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois
Observances on October 08, 1962:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
October 08, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 08, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 08, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 08, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The 4 Seasons - Sherry
- Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
- Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
- Chris Montez - Let's Dance
- Frank Ifield - I Remember You
October 08, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 08, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tornados - Telstar
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Tommy Roe - Sheila
- Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
- Elvis Presley - She's Not You
October 08, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1962 was Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 08, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
- Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
- The 4 Seasons - Sherry
- Brook Benton - Lie To Me
- The Contours - Do You Love Me
October 08, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 08, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Ralph Nelson
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris
Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Franz Antel
Starring: Heinz Erhardt, Karin Dor, Harald Juhnke, Ann Smyrner
A Prize of Arms
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Cliff Owen
Starring: Stanley Baker, Helmut Schmid, Tom Bell, John Phillips
Dr. No
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Terence Young
Starring: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Bernard Lee, Joseph Wiseman
Country: United States of America
Sodom and Gomorrah
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Stewart Granger, Pier Angeli, Stanley Baker, Rossana Podestà
Country: United States of America
October 08, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
McHale's Navy
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Bryan Spicer
Country: United States of America
The Saint
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
The Beverly Hillbillies
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Penelope Spheeris
Country: United States of America
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Frank Capra
Country: United States of America
The Andy Williams Show
Release year: 1962
Starring: Andy Williams
Country: United States of America
October 08, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 08, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Hornblower And The Hotspur
By: C.S. Forester
April 1803. Hornblower is shown here, shortly after his wedding ceremony, being ordered to board his ship, HMS Hotspur to watch the French coast, Channel ports and the Bay of Biscay.
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.
One Man'S Freedom
By: Edward Bennett Williams
One Man's Freedom was originally published in 1962. It is the autobiography of Edward Bennett Williams and his personal philosophy. The book was highly praised by critics at the time it was published.
Travels With Charley
By: John Steinbeck
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,
October 08, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 08, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on October 08, 1962?
On October 08, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1962?
On October 08, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 08, 1962?
On October 08, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 8th?
October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
- 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
- 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),
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 October 1962?
October 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
