Thursday August 23, 1962: on this day

August 23, 1962 was the 235th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 23, 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 23, 1962, who was born and died on August 23, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Loco-Motion by Little Eva), movies (e.g. The 300 Spartans, directed by Rudolph Maté), TV series (e.g. The Net) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 1962?


August 23, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 235th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1962 can also be written as 8/23/1962 in the US and as 23/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

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August 23, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 1962:

  • 1st europe-us live tv program
  • John lennon weds cynthia powell

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August 23, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 23, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 23, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:22 am and setting at 04:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1962.

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Who was born on August 23, 1962?


Famous people born on August 23, 1962:

  • Sanjiv Sam Gambhir

    Pioneering work in molecular imaging and early cancer detection.

  • Shuan Ryder

    Shuan Ryder is an English singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead singer of the rock band Happy Mondays.

  • Dean Karnazes

    American athlete who set records for long-distance running.

  • Adream Choudhury

    Adream Choudhury is a Bangladeshi politician who has served as a member of the Bangladeshi Parliament.

  • Haide Simmons

    Haide Simmons is a former member of the California State Assembly.

  • Kreig Westhoff

    Kreig Westhoff was an American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League.

  • Kirby Dick

    Known for documentary films on social issues.

  • Sylinda Farmer

    Sylinda Farmer was a renowned track and field athlete known for her exceptional speed and agility.

  • Martin Cauchon

    Canadian lawyer and politician, 46th canadian minister of justice.

  • Glenn Healy

    Pickering, ontario -- nhl goalie (ny rangers).

  • Kate Christensen

    Novelist.

  • Kyle Clifton

    Nfl linebacker (ny jets).

  • Viktor Zimin
  • Hassan Mohamed
  • Tamao Hayashi
  • Nicolas Cuche
  • Paula Toller

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 7 months old,

or 739 months and 6 days old,

or 3214 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22499 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 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 23, 1962?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 23, 1962.

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August 23, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1962:

  • Hoot Gibson

    Actor on silent screen as a cowboy (last outlaw), passes away at 70.

  • Irving Fine

    American composer and academic (d. 1962).

  • Walter Anderson

    Russian-german ethnologist and academic (b. 1885).

  • Joseph Berchtold

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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August 23, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 1962:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1962:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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August 23, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 23, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 23, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Loco-Motion
  2. - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
  3. - Things
  4. - You Don't Know Me
  5. - Sheila

August 23, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 23, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Remember You
  2. - Speedy Gonzales
  3. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  4. - Things
  5. - Guitar Tango

August 23, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 23, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Loco-Motion
  2. - Bring It On Home To Me
  3. - You'll Lose A Good Thing
  4. - Party Lights
  5. - I Need Your Loving

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August 23, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The 300 Spartans

The 300 Spartans

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Rudolph Maté

Starring: Richard Egan, Ralph Richardson, Diane Baker, Barry Coe

Country: United States of America

David and Lisa

David and Lisa

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Frank Perry

Starring: Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin, Howard Da Silva, Neva Patterson

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Val Guest

Starring: Jack Warner, Ronald Lewis, Yolande Donlan, Michael Goodliffe

The Slave

The Slave

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Sergio Corbucci

Starring: Steve Reeves, Jacques Sernas, Gianna Maria Canale, Claudio Gora

Five Weeks in a Balloon

Five Weeks in a Balloon

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Irwin Allen

Starring: Red Buttons, Fabian, Barbara Eden, Cedric Hardwicke

August 23, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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 Net

The Net

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Kim Ki-duk

Personally Yours

Personally Yours

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner

August 23, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Magnificent Destiny by Paul I. Wellman

Magnificent Destiny

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Paul I. Wellman is a rare writer who can transform historical facts into compelling literature. He has written a powerful novel about Andrew Jackson's long friendship and secret adventures with Sam

O Ye Jigs & Juleps! by Virginia Cary Hudson

O Ye Jigs & Juleps!

By:

O Ye Jigs

My Life In Court by Louis Nizer

My Life In Court

By:

2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.

The Guns Of August by Barbara W. Tuchman

The Guns Of August

By:

The Modern Library selected Barbara as one of 100 best nonfiction books of the century. The Proud Tower, The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Zimmerman Telegram were all included in the selection.

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

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August 23, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 23, 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 August 23, 1962?

On August 23, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1962?

On August 23, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1962?

On August 23, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

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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 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.

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