Saturday August 11, 1962: on this day
August 11, 1962 was the 223rd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 11, 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 11, 1962, who was born and died on August 11, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 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 11th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 11, 1962?
- August 11, 1962: What happened on that day?
- August 11, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 11, 1962?
- August 11, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 11, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 11, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 11, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 11, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 11, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 11, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 11, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 11, 1962?
What day of the week was August 11, 1962?
August 11, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 1962 can also be written as 8/11/1962 in the US and as 11/8/1962 in UK and Europe.
August 11, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1962:
- Andrian g nikolayev, becomes 3rd russian in space aboard vostok 3
- Bolotnikov runs world record 10km (28:18.2)
- Dodgers protest wetting down of candlestick to slow maury wills down
- Vostok 3 launches from the baikonur cosmodrome and cosmonaut andrian nikolayev becomes the first person to float in microgravity.
August 11, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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August 11, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1962 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 02:27 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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Famous people born on August 11, 1962:
- Ennis Whatley
Ennis Whatley was a former NBA player who had a successful career in basketball.
- Jabari Asim
Jabari Asim is an American author known for his works on African American culture and history.
- Charles Cecil
English video game designer and co-founded revolution software.
- Brian Azzarello
American author.
- John Micklethwait
English journalist and author.
- Rob Minkoff
American director and producer.
- Shaul Karnain
Sri lankan cricketer.
- Ari Boulogne
French photographer, born to nico, a german actress, model, and singer, and alain delon, her lover, french actor.
- Jonathan Hayes
Nfl tight end (pittsburgh steelers).
- Bragi Ólafsson
- Françoise Guégot
Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:
- Hulk Hogan
Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...
- Chris Hemsworth
Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.
- Viola Davis
Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...
- Arlene Dahl
Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...
- Alyson Stoner
American actress, model and singer.
- Pervez Musharraf
Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.
- Alex Haley
American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".
- Eric Carmen
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).
- Fernando Arrabal
Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.
- Anna Gunn
Tv actress.
August 11, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 8 months old,
or 740 months and 14 days old,
or 3219 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22538 days old,
if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 1962?
There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1962.
August 11, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 11, 1962:
- Ling Shuhua
Chinese writer known for her modernist and feminist works.
What famous deaths happened on August 11th?
Famous deaths on August 11th:
- Robin Williams
After learning improv at l.a.
- Anne Heche
American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
- Peter Cushing
England, united kingdom -- actor.
- Anne Ramsey
American actress (d. 1988).
- Phil Harris
American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).
- John Meillon
Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).
- Tom Drake
Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.
- George Furth
American playwright and actor (d. 2008).
- Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.
- Jackson Pollock
American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.
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August 11, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 11, 1962:
- Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
- Taiwan - Valentine's Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
- St. Chromatius
- St. Equitius
- St. Gery/Gaugericus
- St. Susanna
- Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
August 11, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 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 11, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 11, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 11, 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 11, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 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 11, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 11, 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 11, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 11, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 11, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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:
August 11, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 11, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 11, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 11, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 11, 1962?
On August 11, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1962?
On August 11, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 11, 1962?
On August 11, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 11th?
August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
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.