What happened on Thursday August 09, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1962:

• Elizabeth Ann Duncan: Last Female Execution Before Moratorium On August 9, 1962, Elizabeth Ann Duncan, a 58-year-old woman, was executed in the United States, marking a significant moment in the country's capital punishment history. She was the final woman to be executed before a nationwide death penalty moratorium that would last until 1977. Duncan's execution highlighted the complex legal and ethical debates surrounding capital punishment during that era.
• Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker Conducts Cabinet Reshuffle On August 9, 1962, Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker implemented a significant cabinet shuffle, reassigning six existing Ministers to new portfolios and introducing three new members to his government. This strategic reorganization was typical of Diefenbaker's leadership style, aimed at maintaining political momentum and addressing emerging national priorities during his tenure as Prime Minister.

Events in 1962

August 09, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1962

August 09, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 221st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1962 can also be written as 8/9/1962 in the US and as 9/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1962:

• Louis Lipps

  Former NFL wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers known for his exceptional punt return skills and receiving abilities during the 1980s.

• Kevin Mack

  Former NFL running back who played for the Cleveland Browns, known for his powerful running style and contributions to the team's offense.

• Kool Moe Dee

  Pioneering hip-hop artist and rapper who was influential in the early development of the genre during the 1980s.

• John Williams (basketball)
• Jacques-Antoine Granjon

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1962:

• Hermann Hesse

  German-born swiss poet, novelist, and painter, nobel prize laureate (b. 1877).

• Poul Nielsen
• Bjørn Rasmussen
• Hendrik de Iongh

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 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 09, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 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 09, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 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 9th 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 09, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 02:31 pm and setting at 12:58 am.

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 09, 1962

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Someone born on August 09, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 5 days old,

or 3274 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22924 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1962?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1962.

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