What happened on Thursday August 02, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1962:

• Assassination Attempt on President Kwame Nkrumah On August 2, 1962, an assassination attempt against Ghana's President Kwame Nkrumah narrowly failed when he unexpectedly concluded his speech before a time bomb detonated. The incident occurred in the village of Kulungugu, where Nkrumah had stopped during his return journey from a state visit to Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso). The president's early departure likely saved his life, highlighting the political tensions and threats he faced during his leadership.
• Fatal Nepal Airlines Crash in Mountainous Terrain On August 2, 1962, a Nepal Airlines Douglas C-47A-DL aircraft (registration 9N-AAH) crashed while en route from Kathmandu-Gaucher Airport to New Delhi. The plane went down near Tulachan Dhuri in treacherous mountainous terrain at an elevation of 11,200 feet (3,400 m). The wreckage was not discovered until eight days after the crash. The tragic accident resulted in the complete loss of all ten souls on board, including four crew members and six passengers, notably Nepal's ambassador to India.

Events in 1962

August 02, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1962

August 02, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 214th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1962 can also be written as 8/2/1962 in the US and as 2/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1962:

• Cynthia Stevenson

  Canadian actress known for her roles in television and film, with a career spanning several decades.

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1962:

• Armand de Gramont

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1962 was Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
2. Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
3. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss
4. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
5. Ray Stevens - Ahab, The Arab

August 02, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

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 02, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1962 was You'll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
2. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
3. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
4. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
5. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:47 am and setting at 10:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1962

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Someone born on August 02, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 12 days old,

or 3275 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22931 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1962?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 02, 1962.

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