What happened on Saturday September 08, 1962?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1962:

• Cuban Missile Crisis Begins The first consignment of Soviet R-12 offensive missiles (NATO designation: SS-4) arrived in Cuba, marking the commencement of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in Cold War tensions between the United States and Soviet Union.
• Algeria Adopts New Constitution Following its independence, Algeria held a national referendum to adopt its first constitution, establishing the foundational legal framework for the newly sovereign nation.
• Atlas Rocket Static-Fired for Mercury 8 Mission NASA conducted a static-fire test of Atlas rocket No. 113-D at Cape Canaveral, verifying modifications to improve engine combustion for the upcoming Mercury 8 spaceflight.
• Last Run of the Pines Express The historic Pines Express made its final journey over the Somerset and Dorset Railway line, symbolically pulled by the last steam locomotive built by British Railways - the 9F locomotive 92220 Evening Star.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1962

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1962

September 08, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 251st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1962 can also be written as 9/8/1962 in the US and as 8/9/1962 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1962 in September 1962 calendar

Famous people born on September 08, 1962:

• Thomas Kretschmann

  Thomas Kretschmann is a prominent German-American actor known for critically acclaimed roles in films like 'The Pianist' and 'King Kong'.

• Jean-Félix Lalanne

  Jean-Félix Lalanne is a French guitarist with Uruguayan maternal roots, known for his musical talent and being the brother of pop singer...

• Sergio Casal

  Sergio Casal was a Spanish professional tennis player who competed during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on September 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1962 was Sheila by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Tommy Roe - Sheila
2. Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me
3. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
4. Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
5. Elvis Presley - She's Not You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
2. Elvis Presley - She's Not You
3. Bobby Darin - Things
4. Ronnie Carroll - Roses Are Red (My Love)
5. Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
2. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
3. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
4. Claudine Clark - Party Lights
5. Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 08, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 03:17 pm and setting at 01:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on September 08, 1962

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Someone born on September 08, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 6 days old,

or 3270 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22894 days old,

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

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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

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

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