Saturday August 04, 1962: on this day

August 04, 1962 was the 216th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 04, 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 04, 1962, who was born and died on August 04, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton), movies (e.g. Kid Galahad, directed by Phil Karlson), TV series (e.g. Personally Yours) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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.

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August 04, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1962:

  • Nelson mandela captured by south african police

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August 04, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th 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 04, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1962 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on August 04, 1962?


Famous people born on August 04, 1962:

  • Gerardo Hernández Nordelo

    A Cuban politician and one of the Cuban Five, a group of Cuban intelligence officers imprisoned in the United States.

  • Roger Clemens

    American baseball player.

  • Lori Lightfoot

    Mayor of Chicago since 2019.

  • Paul Reynolds

    English singer-songwriter/guitarist (a flock of seagulls).

  • David Nunn

    English actor (d. 2012).

  • Roger Clemens in Dayton

    Ohio, usa; boston red sox pitcher cy young, most valuable player.

  • Marco Lacarra
  • Jáchym Topol
  • Jim Hagedorn
  • David Graham
  • Salvatore Bonafede
  • Filippo Corsini
  • Livio Cotrozzi
  • Yoshihiro Kitazawa

Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 22 days old,

or 3220 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22546 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 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 04, 1962?

There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

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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August 04, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 1962:

  • Marilyn Monroe

    American model and actress (b. 1926).

  • Jean Brichaut
  • Hakob Melk'owmyan

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 4th

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August 04, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 1962:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 04, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roses Are Red (My Love)
  2. - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
  3. - Sealed With A Kiss
  4. - The Wah-Watusi
  5. - 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.

August 04, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Remember You
  2. - Speedy Gonzales
  3. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  4. - Things
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 04, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You'll Lose A Good Thing
  2. - Bring It On Home To Me
  3. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  4. - Twist And Shout
  5. - Roses Are Red (My Love)

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August 04, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kid Galahad

Kid Galahad

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Elvis Presley, Gig Young, Lola Albright, Joan Blackman

Country: United States of America

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Ishirô Honda

Starring: Tadao Takashima, Kenji Sahara, Yû Fujiki, Ichirô Arishima

Country: United States of America

The Girl on the Boat

The Girl on the Boat

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Henry Kaplan

Starring: Norman Wisdom, Millicent Martin, Richard Briers, Sheila Hancock

Zotz!

Zotz!

Release year: 1962

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Tom Poston, Julia Meade, Jim Backus, Fred Clark

Country: United States of America

The Lion

The Lion

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Starring: William Holden, Trevor Howard, Capucine, Pamela Franklin

August 04, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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

August 04, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Portrait In Brownstone by Louis Auchincloss

Portrait In Brownstone

By:

Hardcover, no dust jacket. Pencil mark on front cover. Pages are in perfect condition, with bent corners.

Why Not Victory? by Barry M. Goldwater

Why Not Victory?

By:

"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.

Captain Newman, M.D. by Leo Calvin Rosten

Captain Newman, M.D.

By:

Captain Newman M.D. Captain Newman, M.D. invites you to do rounds on the ward at an Army psychiatric Hospital where wounded veterans have lost touch and forgotten about civilian life.

Men And Decisions by Lewis L. Strauss

Men And Decisions

By:

Men and Decisions by Strauss Lewis L.

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.

August 04, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 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 August 04, 1962?

On August 04, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1962?

On August 04, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 1962?

On August 04, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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 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.

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