What happened on Monday August 06, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1962:

• CIA Director's Cuban Missile Crisis Surveillance CIA Director John McCone delivered his first memorandum to President Kennedy regarding surveillance activities that would ultimately reveal critical intelligence about the impending Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Jamaica's Independence from Britain On August 6, 1962, Jamaica officially gained independence from the United Kingdom after nearly 300 years of British colonial rule. This momentous event marked the end of colonial governance and the birth of Jamaica as a sovereign nation, transitioning from a British colony to a self-governing state within the Commonwealth.

Events in 1962

August 06, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1962

August 06, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 218th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1962 can also be written as 8/6/1962 in the US and as 6/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1962:

• Michelle Yeoh

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• Patrick Ewing

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• Marc Lavoine

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• Gregory Chamitoff
• Stefan Sagmeister

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1962:

• Maria Cristina d'Asburgo-Teschen
• David Gaul

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1962 was Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
2. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
3. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
4. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
5. Ray Stevens - Ahab, The Arab

August 06, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

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 06, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1962 was You'll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
2. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
3. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
4. Claudine Clark - Party Lights
5. The Orlons - The Wah Watusi

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:36 am and setting at 11:23 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 06, 1962

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Someone born on August 06, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 29 days old,

or 3274 weeks

or 22918 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1962?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 06, 1962.

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