Sunday August 12, 1962: on this day

August 12, 1962 was the 224th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 12, 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 12, 1962, who was born and died on August 12, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 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 12th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1962?


August 12, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 224th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1962 can also be written as 8/12/1962 in the US and as 12/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

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August 12, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 1962:

  • 1st time 2 people in space
  • Mickey wright wins lpga heart of america golf tournament
  • Russia launches vostok 4, pavel popovich, who lands safely august 15

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August 12, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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.

Discover the personality of August born.

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August 12, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 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 12th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 12, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:32 pm and setting at 03:23 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 12, 1962?


Famous people born on August 12, 1962:

  • Miss Cleo (psychic)

    Miss cleo was a television psychic known for her infomercials and psychic hotline commercials in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

  • Theon Holloway

    Former professional football player known for his exceptional speed and agility on the field.

  • Mychael Dorn

    Mychael Dorn is an American computer scientist and professor at the University of Southern California.

  • Bernard Baranton

    French homicide: three prostitutes were murdered in grenoble.

  • Brian Azzarello

    Writer.

  • Cleo

    American spokeswoman for a psychic hot line, claiming jamaica as her birthplace to feint more glamour and mystery than california county...

  • Suzanne Collins

    Novelist.

  • Robin Corsiglia
  • Egil Fjetland
  • Juan Galeano
  • Shigetatsu Matsunaga
  • Domenico Messina
  • Niki Rüttimann
  • Enrico Gasbarra
  • Urbano Lugo
  • Gonzalo Arguiñano
  • Ariel López Padilla
  • Otilio Castro
  • Ness (Nezhia Boubékri

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 12th

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August 12, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 7 months old,

or 739 months and 16 days old,

or 3215 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22509 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1962?

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1962.

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August 12, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1962:

  • Mabel Parton

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 12th

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August 12, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1962:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 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 12, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 12, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 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 12, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 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 12, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 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 12, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 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 12, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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 12, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 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.

Portrait In Brownstone by Louis Auchincloss

Portrait In Brownstone

By:

Hardcover, no dust jacket. Pencil mark on front cover. Pages are in perfect condition, with bent corners.

One Man'S Freedom by Edward Bennett Williams

One Man'S Freedom

By:

One Man's Freedom was originally published in 1962. It is the autobiography of Edward Bennett Williams and his personal philosophy. The book was highly praised by critics at the time it was published.

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

By:

The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …

Why Not Victory? by Barry M. Goldwater

Why Not Victory?

By:

"THE ONLY OPTION TO VICTORY IS-OBVIOUSLY DEFEAT" This one sentence from Senator Arizona cuts through the theories that coexistence, compromise, and containment have been obscured by US thinking about cold.

August 12, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 12, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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Who was the US President on August 12, 1962?

On August 12, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1962?

On August 12, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1962?

On August 12, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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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