Sunday July 08, 1962: on this day

July 08, 1962 was the 189th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 08, 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 July 08, 1962, who was born and died on July 08, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 08, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Stripper by David Rose and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Tiara Tahiti, directed by Ted Kotcheff), TV series (e.g. Personally Yours) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 8th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 08, 1962?


July 08, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 189th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1962 can also be written as 7/8/1962 in the US and as 8/7/1962 in UK and Europe.

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July 08, 1962: What happened on that day?


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July 08, 1962: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 08, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 08, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 08, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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July 08, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 08, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 08, 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 July 08, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:52 am and setting at 12:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1962.

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Who was born on July 08, 1962?


Famous people born on July 08, 1962:

  • Joan Osborne

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (the dead, trigger hippy).

  • Cybill Lynott

    Painter known for vibrant abstract art.

  • Carmen Nicole

    American atmospheric scientist moelders.

  • Rob Burnett

    North caldwell (new jersey) -- head writer (david letterman).

  • Martin Pavlu

    Hockey forward (team italy 1998).

Whose famous birthday is on July 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 8th:

  • Jaden Smith
    Jaden Smith

    Jaden smith is an american actor known for his roles in the pursuit of happyness and the karate kid.

  • Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon

    Kevin bacon is a well-known american actor, best known for his roles in movies such as footloose and apollo 13.

  • Wolfgang Puck
    Wolfgang Puck

    Wolfgang puck is an austrian-born celebrity chef known for popularizing california cuisine and pioneering the concept of the celebrity chef.

  • Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia

    Milo ventimiglia is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'gilmore girls' and 'this is us'.

  • Claire Keim
    Claire Keim

    French actress and singer, keim was born to keim, a dentist mother and an architect.

  • Marianne Williamson
    Marianne Williamson

    American inspirational speaker and teacher of a course in miracles.

  • Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston

    American actress of third generation, granddaughter of actor walter huston and daughter of john huston.

  • Michael Weatherly
    Michael Weatherly

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Sophia Bush
    Sophia Bush

    Sophia bush is an american actress known for her role as brooke davis in the television series one tree hill.

  • Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper

    Robert knepper is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as prison break and heroes.

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July 08, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 11 days old,

or 3219 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22535 days old,

if you were born on July 08, 1962.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 1962?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 08, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 08, 1962.

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July 08, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 08, 1962:

  • Georges Bataille

    He was a french essayist, philosopher and socialist.

What famous deaths happened on July 8th?

Famous deaths on July 8th:

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

  • Dick Sargent
    Dick Sargent

    American actor best known for his role as darrin ii on "bewitched", which he played in 1969.

  • Michael Wilding
    Michael Wilding

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Larry Storch
    Larry Storch

    American actor and comedian[124](d. 2022).

  • Lyal Watson

    Esteemed biologist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

  • Sante Spigarelli

    Renowned Italian fencer who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Toris Kaspir

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

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July 08, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 08, 1962:

  • Annual Soapy Smith wake, held each year in Skagway, Alaska in the Gold Rush Cemetery and in Hollywood, California at the Magic Castle
  • Feast day of Saint Kilian
  • Feast day of Saint Grimbald
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July 08, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 08, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 2nd and July 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 08, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1962 was The Stripper by David Rose and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

July 08, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 2nd and July 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Stripper
  2. - Roses Are Red (My Love)
  3. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  4. - Palisades Park
  5. - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'

July 08, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

July 08, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 2nd and July 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - I Remember You
  3. - Come Outside
  4. - A Picture Of You
  5. - Good Luck Charm

July 08, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

July 08, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 2nd and July 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
  3. - Twist And Shout
  4. - Walk On The Wild Side (Part 1)
  5. - Snap Your Fingers

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July 08, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 08, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tiara Tahiti

Tiara Tahiti

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: James Mason, John Mills, Claude Dauphin, Herbert Lom

Hero's Island

Hero's Island

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leslie Stevens

Starring: James Mason, Neville Brand, Kate Manx, Rip Torn

Birdman of Alcatraz

Birdman of Alcatraz

Release year: 1962

Directed by: John Frankenheimer, Charles Crichton

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand

Country: United States of America

Tales of Terror

Tales of Terror

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Vincent Price, Maggie Pierce, Leona Gage, Peter Lorre

Country: United States of America

The Three Stooges in Orbit

The Three Stooges in Orbit

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Joe DeRita, Carol Christensen

July 08, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 08, 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

Personally Yours

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

Brothers in Law

Brothers in Law

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Roy Boulting

July 08, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 08, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Why Not Victory? by Barry M. Goldwater

Why Not Victory?

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"THE ONLY OPTION TO VICTORY IS-OBVIOUSLY DEFEAT" This one sentence from Senator Arizona cuts through the theories that coexistence, compromise, and containment have been obscured by US thinking about cold.

Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter

Chairman Of The Bored

By:

First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.

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.

Dearly Beloved by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Dearly Beloved

By:

Anne Morrow Lindbergh's bestseller, Dearly Beloved, is set in June. This is a wonderful moment when the "gathered together", not only look at this couple, but also their lives, hopes and fears.

Every Frenchman Has One by Olivia De Havilland

Every Frenchman Has One

By:

Inscribed by de Havilland...202 pages

July 08, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 08, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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Who was the US President on July 08, 1962?

On July 08, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 08, 1962?

On July 08, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 08, 1962?

On July 08, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 8th?

July 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of July. 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 July 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: the united arab emirates announces that it will withdraw some of its troops from yemen as part a "strategic redeployment".
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: an israeli plane is damaged by the syrian air defense force. the israeli missile strike against the tiyas military airbase in the homs governorate (t-4 airbase), is stopped by the syrian air defense force.
  • 2017 - Tropical storm nanmadol 2017: 15 people are killed in flooding on kyushu, a southern japanese island. six others are missing.

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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 July 1962?

July 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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