Wednesday August 15, 1962: on this day
About August 15th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: Netherlands and Indonesia signs accord about New Guinea
- Day of the week: August 15th, 1962 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Affleck
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka
- #1 UK song: I Remember You by Frank Ifield
- Popular movie: Jigsaw directed by Val Guest
More about August 15th, 1962? See below for more news and curiosities on August 15th, 1962.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 1962?
- August 15, 1962: What happened on that day?
- August 15, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 1962?
- August 15, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 15, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 15, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 15, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 1962?
What day of the week was August 15, 1962?
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: What happened on that day?
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.
August 15, 1962: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 15, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 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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August 15, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Get your map!Who was born on August 15, 1962?
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).
August 15, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 8 months old,
or 740 months and 28 days old,
or 3221 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22552 days old,
if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1962?
There are 94 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.
August 15, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
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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August 15, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
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: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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:
- Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
- The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
- 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:
- 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 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:
- Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
- Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
- Claudine Clark - Party Lights
- The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
August 15, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 15, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 15, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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 15, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 15, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 15, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 15, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 15, 1962?
On August 15, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1962?
On August 15, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 1962?
On August 15, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 15th?
August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
- 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.
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.