What happened on Friday June 08, 1962?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1962:

• Pakistan's New Constitution Takes Effect Pakistan implemented a new constitution that granted President Muhammad Ayub Khan significant political power. The constitution established a single-chamber National Assembly, uniquely elected by a limited electorate of 80,000 'basic democrats', and remained in effect until 1969, marking a pivotal moment in Pakistan's political development.
• Ray Charles Tops Billboard Charts Ray Charles achieved a significant musical milestone by reaching #1 on the Billboard charts with his cover of Don Gibson's 'I Can't Stop Loving You', further solidifying his status as a pioneering rhythm and blues artist.
• Jim Beatty Sets World Record in 2-Mile Run American athlete Jim Beatty achieved a remarkable athletic milestone by setting a new world record in the 2-mile run, completing the distance in an impressive time of 8 minutes and 29.8 seconds.
• Nick Rhodes Born Nick Rhodes, keyboardist and founding member of the iconic new wave band Duran Duran, was born. He would later become known for hit songs like 'Hungry Like the Wolf' and be a significant figure in the 1980s music scene.

Events in 1962

June 08, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 08, 1962

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 1962

June 08, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 159th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1962 can also be written as 6/8/1962 in the US and as 8/6/1962 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1962 in June 1962 calendar

Famous people born on June 08, 1962:

• Nick Rhodes

  Nick Rhodes is a renowned English musician, keyboardist, and founding member of the iconic new wave band Duran Duran, which played a pivotal...

• Jean-Luc Nélias

  Jean-Luc Nélias is a professional French sailor who achieved significant success in multiple sailing competitions, including winning the...

• Phil Bourque

  Phil Bourque was a professional ice hockey player for the Pittsburgh Penguins who contributed to the team's Stanley Cup victories in 1991...

• Éric Champ

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on June 8th

June 08, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
3. Dion - Lovers Who Wander
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Gene Pitney - (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance

June 08, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

1. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
2. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
3. Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard - Come Outside
4. Joe Brown - A Picture Of You
5. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker

June 08, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

1. Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
3. Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 June 08, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:12 am and setting at 01:02 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 1962

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Someone born on June 08, 1962 is:

62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 27 days old,

or 3282 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22977 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1962?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 08, 1962.

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