Wednesday August 15, 1962: on this day

August 15, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1962 can also be written as 8/15/1962 in the US and as 15/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Here's what happened on August 15, 1962:

• Netherlands and indonesia signs accord about new guinea
• Shady grove baptist church burned in leesburg, georgia, usa.
• James joseph dresnok defects to the democratic people's republic of korea after running across the korean dmz. dresnok still resides in the capital, pyongyang.
• The new york agreement is signed trading the west new guinea colony to indonesia.
• The beatles drummer pete best is fired and replaced by ringo starr.
• Algeria joins the arab league.
• James joseph dresnok defects to north korea after running across the korean demilitarized zone. dresnok died in 2016.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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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 15, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:03 pm and setting at 06:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1962

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Famous people born on August 15, 1962:

• Joseth Lau

  Joseth Lau is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and investor, known for founding the e-commerce platform Alibaba.

• Ananth Mahadevan

  An acclaimed Indian film director, actor, and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed films.

• Sojourner Kincaid

  Sojourner Kincaid is an American novelist whose works often focus on the experiences of African American women.

• Lineth Saborío

  Lineth Saborío is a Costa Rican politician who served as the First Vice President of Costa Rica from 2014 to 2018.

• Cinde Weston

  Cinde Weston is an American politician who has served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives since 2013.

• Vilja Savisaar-Toomast

  Estonian politician and lawyer.

• Rıdvan Dilmen

  Turkish manager and footballer.

• Inês Pedrosa

  Portuguese writer.

• Tom Colicchio

  American author and chef.

• Bubby Brister

  Nfl quarterback (ny jets, denver broncos - super bowl 32).

• Igor Dorokhin

  Hockey forward (team kazakhstan olympics--1998).

• David Zayas
• Takashi Ukaji
• Pedro Silva Pereira
• Stefano Tumidei
• Moreno Mannini
• Benni Atria
• Tatiana Capote
• Christian Bollini

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

• Jennifer Lawrence

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

• Ben Affleck

  American actor.

• Debra Messing

  Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

• Anthony Anderson

  Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

• Nino Ferrer

  Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

• Julia Child

  American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

• Stieg Larsson

  Swedish journalist and writer.

• Mike Connors

  Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

• Zeljko Ivanek

  Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

• Wendy Hiller

  England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1962?

There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1962.

Famous people died on August 15, 1962:

• Leston Sinclair

  Leston Sinclair was a celebrated Canadian poet known for his lyrical and nature-inspired works.

• Lei Feng

  Lei Feng was a Chinese soldier known for his selflessness and dedication to the Communist Party.

• Bob McIntyre
• Dan Bain

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

• Jan Kiepura

  Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

• August Schellenberg

  Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

• Paul Lukas

  Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

• Lavante Dubois

  Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

• Mckenleigh Avery

  Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

• Lancer Sharma

  Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

• Jyron Fitzgerald

  Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

• Elfida Vargas

  Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

• Rahi Masoom Reza

  Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

• Severus Levy

  Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

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Holidays on August 15, 1962:

• Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
• Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
• Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
• RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
• Acadie ? National Day
• Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
• India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
• Korea ? Liberation Day
• Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
• Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day

August 15, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1962 was Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 15, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
4. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
5. Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me

August 15, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 15, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
2. Pat Boone - Speedy Gonzales
3. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
4. Bobby Darin - Things
5. The Shadows - Guitar Tango

August 15, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1962 was You'll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 15, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
2. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
3. Claudine Clark - Party Lights
4. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
5. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion