What happened on Saturday August 11, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1962:

• Vostok 3 Space Mission: First Microgravity Experience Soviet cosmonaut Andrian Nikolayev launched aboard Vostok 3 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, becoming the first human to experience and float in microgravity. This historic spaceflight marked a significant milestone in human space exploration, demonstrating the Soviet Union's advanced capabilities in space technology.
• Beach Boys Release 'Surfin' Safari' The Beach Boys released their iconic surf rock single 'Surfin' Safari', which would become a defining song of the early 1960s California music scene and help establish the band's signature sound and style.
• Bolotnikov Sets World Record in 10km Run Soviet athlete Bolotnikov achieved a remarkable world record in the 10-kilometer run, completing the distance in an impressive time of 28:18.2, showcasing exceptional athletic performance.
• Dodgers Protest Unfair Field Conditions The Los Angeles Dodgers filed a protest after the San Francisco Giants allegedly wet down the base paths at Candlestick Park to impede Maury Wills' base-stealing abilities, highlighting the competitive tensions in baseball during this era.

Events in 1962

August 11, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1962

August 11, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1962 can also be written as 8/11/1962 in the US and as 11/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1962:

• Rob Minkoff

  Rob Minkoff is an acclaimed American film director and producer, best known for directing Disney's 'The Lion King'.

• Ennis Whatley

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• Bragi Ólafsson
• Françoise Guégot

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 11th

August 11, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 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 11, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 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 11th 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 11, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 02:27 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 11, 1962

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Someone born on August 11, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 3 days old,

or 3274 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22922 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1962?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1962.

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