What happened on Tuesday August 07, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1962:

• Frances Oldham Kelsey Prevents Thalidomide Disaster Canadian-born American pharmacologist Frances Oldham Kelsey was awarded the U.S. President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service for her critical role in preventing the distribution of thalidomide in the United States. Her rigorous scientific scrutiny and refusal to authorize the drug despite significant pharmaceutical industry pressure ultimately saved thousands of babies from severe birth defects that had devastated populations in Europe.
• Ahmed Ben Bella Takes Power in Algeria Ahmed Ben Bella became Prime Minister of Algeria as the provisional government led by Benyoucef Benkhedda stepped aside. This transition occurred shortly after Algeria's independence from France, signaling a significant moment in the country's post-colonial political development.
• Guillermo Valencia Becomes Colombian President Guillermo Valencia of the Conservative Party was sworn in as the new President of Colombia, succeeding Alberto Lleras Camargo of the Liberal Party in a peaceful transition of power. This marked another step in Colombia's democratic process during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1962

August 07, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1962

August 07, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 219th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1962 can also be written as 8/7/1962 in the US and as 7/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 07, 1962:

• Michelle Yeoh

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• Alain Robert (Spider-Man)

  Alain Robert, known as the 'French Spider-Man', is a legendary free climber famous for scaling skyscrapers worldwide without safety...

• Stefan Sagmeister

  Stefan Sagmeister is a world-renowned graphic designer celebrated for his groundbreaking, provocative, and highly innovative approach to...

• Patrice Salsa
• Michael Weikath
• Albertino
• Alain Robert
• Monica Esposito
• José Moreno Hernández

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1962:

• Morris Louis

  Influential American abstract expressionist painter who was a key figure in the Color Field movement, known for his innovative use of color...

• Gustaf Lewenhaupt
• Vincenzo Marcellusi

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 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 07, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 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 07, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 12:33 pm and setting at 11:52 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 07, 1962

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Someone born on August 07, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 28 days old,

or 3273 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22917 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1962?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 07, 1962.

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