What happened on Sunday August 05, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1962:

• Nelson Mandela's Arrest Nelson Mandela was arrested for incitement and illegally leaving South Africa, marking a pivotal moment in the anti-apartheid struggle. This arrest would lead to his 27-year imprisonment, during which he became a global symbol of resistance against racial oppression.
• Death of Marilyn Monroe Iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home, apparently from an overdose of sleeping pills. Her sudden death at the age of 36 shocked the world and marked the end of one of the most celebrated film careers of the 20th century.
• First Quasar Located by Radio Astronomers successfully located the first quasar using radio telescope technology, a significant breakthrough in understanding distant cosmic objects and expanding our knowledge of the universe.
• UN Command Restricts Flights to Katangese Airports The United Nations command issued a directive forbidding flights to Katangese airports, likely as part of diplomatic efforts to manage regional tensions during the Congo Crisis.
• Marilynn Smith Wins LPGA Waterloo Golf Open Professional golfer Marilynn Smith won the LPGA Waterloo Golf Open, contributing to the growing recognition of women's professional sports in the early 1960s.

Events in 1962

August 05, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 1962

August 05, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 217th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1962 can also be written as 8/5/1962 in the US and as 5/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1962:

• Patrick Ewing

  Hall of Fame NBA center who played primarily for the New York Knicks, known for his dominant play and significant impact on basketball in...

• Roger Clemens

  Legendary MLB pitcher known as 'The Rocket', seven-time Cy Young Award winner with a controversial performance-enhancing drug legacy.

• Emmanuel Chain

  Prominent French television journalist who hosted the popular business program 'Capital' on M6 channel from 1988 to 2003.

• Otis Thorpe

  NBA forward who played for teams like the Vancouver Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons, known for his solid defensive skills and rebounding.

• Eric Geboers

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1962:

• Marilyn Monroe

  Iconic Hollywood actress and sex symbol who became a global cultural phenomenon, known for her beauty, charisma, and memorable film roles in...

• Gabriel Faure
• Eugene Van Antwerp
• Ramón Pérez de Ayala

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:39 am and setting at 10:56 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 05, 1962

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Someone born on August 05, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 9 days old,

or 3275 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22928 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1962?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1962.

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