Saturday August 11, 1962: on this day

August 11, 1962 was the 223rd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 11, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 11, 1962, who was born and died on August 11, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka), movies (e.g. Two Weeks in Another Town, directed by Vincente Minnelli), TV series (e.g. Personally Yours) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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.

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August 11, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1962:

  • Andrian g nikolayev, becomes 3rd russian in space aboard vostok 3
  • Bolotnikov runs world record 10km (28:18.2)
  • Dodgers protest wetting down of candlestick to slow maury wills down
  • Vostok 3 launches from the baikonur cosmodrome and cosmonaut andrian nikolayev becomes the first person to float in microgravity.

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August 11, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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?

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

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1962 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on August 11, 1962?


Famous people born on August 11, 1962:

  • Ennis Whatley

    Ennis Whatley was a former NBA player who had a successful career in basketball.

  • Jabari Asim

    Jabari Asim is an American author known for his works on African American culture and history.

  • Charles Cecil

    English video game designer and co-founded revolution software.

  • Brian Azzarello

    American author.

  • John Micklethwait

    English journalist and author.

  • Rob Minkoff

    American director and producer.

  • Shaul Karnain

    Sri lankan cricketer.

  • Ari Boulogne

    French photographer, born to nico, a german actress, model, and singer, and alain delon, her lover, french actor.

  • Jonathan Hayes

    Nfl tight end (pittsburgh steelers).

  • Bragi Ólafsson
  • Françoise Guégot

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 5 days old,

or 3218 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22529 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 1962.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

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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August 11, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1962:

  • Ling Shuhua

    Chinese writer known for her modernist and feminist works.

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

  • Jackson Pollock

    American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 11th

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August 11, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1962:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 11, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
  2. - Roses Are Red (My Love)
  3. - The Wah-Watusi
  4. - The Loco-Motion
  5. - 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.

August 11, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Remember You
  2. - Speedy Gonzales
  3. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  4. - Things
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 11, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You'll Lose A Good Thing
  2. - Bring It On Home To Me
  3. - Twist And Shout
  4. - Party Lights
  5. - The Wah Watusi

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August 11, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Two Weeks in Another Town

Two Weeks in Another Town

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Edward G. Robinson, Cyd Charisse, George Hamilton

Kid Galahad

Kid Galahad

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Elvis Presley, Gig Young, Lola Albright, Joan Blackman

Country: United States of America

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Ishirô Honda

Starring: Tadao Takashima, Kenji Sahara, Yû Fujiki, Ichirô Arishima

Country: United States of America

The Girl on the Boat

The Girl on the Boat

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Henry Kaplan

Starring: Norman Wisdom, Millicent Martin, Richard Briers, Sheila Hancock

Zotz!

Zotz!

Release year: 1962

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Tom Poston, Julia Meade, Jim Backus, Fred Clark

Country: United States of America

August 11, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Personally Yours

Personally Yours

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Leonard Lewis

August 11, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jfk Coloring Book by Jackie Kannon

Jfk Coloring Book

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How could a coloring book be on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers List for 14 weeks? It was 1962.

The Big Laugh by John O'Hara

The Big Laugh

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This is a devastating account of the film industry's Golden Age in all its fake power and glory. John O'Hara's famously sharp-edged social reality and on-the-money dialogue.

The Guns Of August by Barbara W. Tuchman

The Guns Of August

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The Modern Library selected Barbara as one of 100 best nonfiction books of the century. The Proud Tower, The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Zimmerman Telegram were all included in the selection.

Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck

Travels With Charley

By:

A personal journey through America as told by one its most loved writers. To hear the speech and smell the grass and trees, and to see the sights,

Dearly Beloved by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Dearly Beloved

By:

Anne Morrow Lindbergh's bestseller, Dearly Beloved, is set in June. This is a wonderful moment when the "gathered together", not only look at this couple, but also their lives, hopes and fears.

August 11, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on August 11, 1962?

On August 11, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1962?

On August 11, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1962?

On August 11, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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What happened in 1962?

1962 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
  • 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
  • Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome

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What was the calendar for August 1962?

August 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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