Thursday August 30, 1962: on this day
August 30, 1962 was the 242nd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1962, who was born and died on August 30, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sheila by Tommy Roe), movies (e.g. The 300 Spartans, directed by Rudolph Maté), TV series (e.g. Wally Gator) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1962?
- August 30, 1962: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1962?
- August 30, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1962?
What day of the week was August 30, 1962?
August 30, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1962 can also be written as 8/30/1962 in the US and as 30/8/1962 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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August 30, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:37 am and setting at 08:32 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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Get your map!Who was born on August 30, 1962?
Famous people born on August 30, 1962:
- Ricky Sanders
Nfl wide receiver (miami dolphins).
- Alexander Litvinenko
Officer of the russian kgb (d. 2006).
- Craig Whittaker
English politician and businessman.
- Frédéric Dassas
French official, chief curator at the decorative arts department in the louvre museum.
- Claudio Moscardelli
- Elizabeth Popper
- François Delecour
- Betty Molteni
- Bernard Thompson
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
- Cameron Diaz
American actress, producer and former fashion model.
- Kitty Wells
American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
- Peggy Lipton
American actress.
- Michael Chiklis
American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
- Ted Williams
American baseball player.
- Fred MacMurray
Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
- Joan Blondell
American actress and singer (b. 1906).
- Elden Henson
Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
- Elizabeth Ashley
American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
- Molly Ivins
American journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 7 months old,
or 739 months and 26 days old,
or 3217 weeks
or 22519 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1962?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 30, 1962.
August 30, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1962:
- Arkie Vaughan
Arkie Vaughan was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1925 to 1941.
- Paul Bloch
- Karel Kratz
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
- Bharat Gopy
Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
- Charles Bronson
American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
- Glenn Ford
Canadian-american actor.
- Valerie Harper
American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
- Charles Coburn
American actor and singer (d. 1961).
- William Talman
American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1962:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1962:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1962 was Sheila by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tommy Roe - Sheila
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
- Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me
- Claudine Clark - Party Lights
August 30, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Ifield - I Remember You
- Elvis Presley - She's Not You
- Bobby Darin - Things
- Ronnie Carroll - Roses Are Red (My Love)
- Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss
August 30, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
- Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
- Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
- Claudine Clark - Party Lights
August 30, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 30, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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 30, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 30, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 30, 1962?
On August 30, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1962?
On August 30, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1962?
On August 30, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.