Sunday August 05, 1962: on this day

August 05, 1962 was the 217th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 1962, who was born and died on August 05, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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.

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August 05, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1962:

  • 1st quasar located by radio
  • Marilynn smith wins lpga waterloo golf open
  • Un command forbids flights to katangese airports
  • Apartheid: nelson mandela is jailed. he would not be released until 1990.
  • American actress marilyn monroe is found dead at her home from a drug overdose.

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August 05, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 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 5th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1962 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on August 05, 1962?


Famous people born on August 05, 1962:

  • Emmanuel Chain

    French journalist and tv presenter who hosted the "capital", a business program on m6 from 1988 through 2003.

  • Otis Thorpe

    Nba forward (vancouver grizzlies, detroit pistons).

  • Patrick Ewing

    American basketball player, middle.

  • Isabel Otero

    Isabel otero is a french actress known for her work in film, television, and theater.

  • William Roberts

    English soldier and painter (b. 1895).

  • Roger Clemens

    Athlete.

  • Ramsay Gilderdale

    English screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Richard de Groen

    New zealand cricketer.

  • Eric Geboers
  • Ron Emory

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 7 months old,

or 739 months and 24 days old,

or 3216 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22517 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1962?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

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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August 05, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1962:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Merdith Monroe

    Iconic American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Some Like It Hot'.

  • Norma Jeane

    Norma Jeane, known as Marilyn Monroe, was a famous actress and sex symbol.

  • Lester Fuller
  • John Willie
  • Gabriel Faure
  • Eugene Van Antwerp
  • Ramón Pérez de Ayala

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

  • Kenzly Morrison

    Kenzly Morrison was an American novelist, essayist, and Nobel laureate, known for her novels that explored the African-American experience...

  • Tullio Crali

    Innovative entrepreneur who revolutionized the aviation industry with his designs.

  • Anahla Morrison

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist.

  • Chavela Vargas

    Costa rica-born mexican singer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th

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August 05, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1962:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 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 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.

August 05, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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 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.

August 05, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 05, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 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 05, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 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 05, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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 05, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jfk Coloring Book by Jackie Kannon

Jfk Coloring Book

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How could a coloring book be on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers List for 14 weeks? It was 1962.

One Man'S Freedom by Edward Bennett Williams

One Man'S Freedom

By:

One Man's Freedom was originally published in 1962. It is the autobiography of Edward Bennett Williams and his personal philosophy. The book was highly praised by critics at the time it was published.

The Big Laugh by John O'Hara

The Big Laugh

By:

This is a devastating account of the film industry's Golden Age in all its fake power and glory. John O'Hara's famously sharp-edged social reality and on-the-money dialogue.

Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter

Ship of Fools

By:

The story is set on a cruise ship bound for Germany in the summer 1931. The passengers include a Spanish noblewoman and a drunken German lawyer. An American divorcee is also included.

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.

August 05, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 05, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on August 05, 1962?

On August 05, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1962?

On August 05, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1962?

On August 05, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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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