What happened on Saturday August 04, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1962:

• Nelson Mandela's Arrest by South African Police On August 4, 1962, Nelson Mandela, a prominent anti-apartheid revolutionary and future President of South Africa, was captured by South African police near Howick, KwaZulu-Natal. This arrest marked a pivotal moment in the struggle against apartheid, leading to his lengthy imprisonment that would become a symbol of resistance against racial oppression.
• Death of Marilyn Monroe On August 4, 1962, Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe died from an overdose of barbiturates at her home in Los Angeles. The tragic death of the world-renowned actress and sex symbol shocked the entertainment industry and the public, sparking widespread speculation and mourning.

Events in 1962

August 04, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 1962

August 04, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 216th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1962 can also be written as 8/4/1962 in the US and as 4/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1962:

• Roger Clemens

  Roger Clemens is a legendary Major League Baseball pitcher, widely considered one of the most dominant pitchers in MLB history.

• Lori Lightfoot

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 4th

Famous people died on August 04, 1962:

• Marilyn Monroe

  American model and actress (b. 1926).

• Hakob Melk'owmyan

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 4th

August 04, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 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 04, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 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 04, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 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 4th is Leo.

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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 04, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:42 am and setting at 10:30 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 04, 1962

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Someone born on August 04, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 19 days old,

or 3272 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22908 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1962?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 04, 1962.

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