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August 09, 1962 was the 221st day of the year 1962, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 09, 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 09, 1962, who was born and died on August 09, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka), movies (e.g. Two Weeks in Another Town, directed by Vincente Minnelli), TV series (e.g. Personally Yours) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 9th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 09, 1962?
- August 09, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 09, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 09, 1962?
- August 09, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 09, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 09, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 09, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 09, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 09, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 09, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 09, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 09, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 09, 1962?
What day of the week was August 09, 1962?
August 09, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 221st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 09, 1962 can also be written as 8/9/1962 in the US and as 9/8/1962 in UK and Europe.
August 09, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 09, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 09, 1962 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 02:31 pm and setting at 12:58 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 09, 1962?
Famous people born on August 09, 1962:
- Kevin Mack
American football player.
- John Williams (Hot Rod)
American basketball player (d. 2015).
- Louis Lipps
American football player and radio host.
- Jim Johnson
New hope -- nhl defenseman (washington capitals).
- John ''Hot Rod'' Williams
American basketball player.
- Kool Moe Dee
Musician.
- Sebastian Horsley
Artist.
American basketball player.
- Michael Colnroy
Modern english, rocker.
- John Williams (basketball)
- Jacques-Antoine Granjon
- Hot Rod Williams
- Silvio Grappasonni
- Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer
- Gianvito Martino
- Maurizio Tremul
- Franco Albanesi
- Elisabetta Armiato
Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:
![Mahesh Babu]()
Mahesh BabuMahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Telugu cinema.
![Gillian Anderson]()
Gillian AndersonAmerican actress.
![Whitney Houston]()
Whitney HoustonAmerican pop diva, with three octaves of range.
![Melanie Griffith]()
Melanie GriffithAmerican actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.
![Anna Kendrick]()
Anna KendrickAnna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.
![Audrey Tautou]()
Audrey TautouFrench actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".
![Sam Elliott]()
Sam ElliottSam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.
![Bill Skarsgård]()
Bill SkarsgårdBill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.
![Adelaide Kane]()
Adelaide KaneTv actress.
![Nikki Ziering]()
Nikki ZieringAmerican actress and model.
August 09, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 8 months old,
or 740 months and 16 days old,
or 3220 weeks
or 22540 days old,
if you were born on August 09, 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 09, 1962?
There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1962.
August 09, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 09, 1962:
- Hermen Hesse
German-Swiss poet and novelist, Nobel Prize in Literature winner.
- Hendrik de Iongh
- Poul Nielsen
- Bjørn Rasmussen
- Raymond Sudre
What famous deaths happened on August 9th?
Famous deaths on August 9th:
![Sharon Tate]()
Sharon TateAmerican actress, model and sex symbol.
![Gregory Hines]()
Gregory HinesGregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.
![Bernie Mac]()
Bernie MacAmerican comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).
![Frank Gifford]()
Frank GiffordAmerican sportscaster.
![Al Freeman]()
Al FreemanJr.
![Anton Walbrook]()
Anton WalbrookActor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Mahmoud Darwish
Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.
- Mouhamad Darwish
Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.
- Chayim Soutine
Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.
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August 09, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 09, 1962:
- St. Nathy (or David)
- Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
- St. Fedlimid/Felimy
- St. Romanus Ostiarius
- St. Edith Stein
- Singapore: National Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney
Observances on August 09, 1962:
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 09, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 09, 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 09, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 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 09, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 09, 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:
- Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
- Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
- The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Ray Stevens - Ahab, The Arab
August 09, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 09, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 09, 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:
- 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 09, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 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 09, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 09, 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:
- Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
- Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
- The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
- Claudine Clark - Party Lights
- The Orlons - The Wah Watusi
August 09, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 09, 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
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Edward G. Robinson, Cyd Charisse, George Hamilton
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
August 09, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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 09, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 09, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Portrait In Brownstone
By: Louis Auchincloss
Hardcover, no dust jacket. Pencil mark on front cover. Pages are in perfect condition, with bent corners.
The Big Laugh
By: John O'Hara
This is a devastating account of the film industry's Golden Age in all its fake power and glory. John O'Hara's famously sharp-edged social reality and on-the-money dialogue.
Sex And The Single Girl
By: Helen Gurley Brown
1962, 1ST EDITION, 5TH PRINTING BEARRNARAD GEIS ASSOCIATES HARDCOVER WITH ORIGINAL 4.95 PRICE D.J CLEAN PAGES...TIGHT SPINE...CLEAN
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.
August 09, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 09, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on August 09, 1962?
On August 09, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1962?
On August 09, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 09, 1962?
On August 09, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 9th?
August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
- 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
- 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.
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.
