What happened on Sunday August 12, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1962:

• First Multi-Person Space Mission On August 12, 1962, a historic milestone in space exploration occurred when two humans were simultaneously in space for the first time, marking a significant advancement in human spaceflight capabilities.
• Soviet Vostok 4 Space Mission The Soviet Union launched Vostok 4 from Baikonur Cosmodrome with cosmonaut Pavel Popovich on board, who successfully landed on August 15. This mission was part of the groundbreaking early human spaceflight program.
• First Radio-Located Quasar Scientists achieved a significant astronomical breakthrough by locating the first quasar using radio telescope technology, expanding our understanding of distant cosmic phenomena.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Mickey Wright won the LPGA Heart of America Golf Tournament, showcasing her exceptional skill in professional women's golf.

Events in 1962

August 12, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 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.

August 12, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1962:

• Suzanne Collins

  Suzanne Collins is an acclaimed American author best known for writing the bestselling 'The Hunger Games' young adult dystopian trilogy.

• Miss Cleo (psychic)

  Miss Cleo was a famous television psychic and spokesperson for the Psychic Readers Network, known for her distinctive Jamaican accent and...

• Brian Azzarello

  Brian Azzarello is an American comic book writer known for his gritty and innovative storytelling in graphic novels and comics.

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1962:

• Mabel Parton

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 12th

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.

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 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.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1962

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Someone born on August 12, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 2 days old,

or 3274 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22921 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1962?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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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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