What happened on Monday August 13, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1962:

• Tensions at the Berlin Wall Anniversary On the first anniversary of the Berlin Wall's creation, a volatile confrontation erupted between West Berlin protesters and East Berlin police. What was meant to be a three-minute silence at noon devolved into a stone-throwing incident, with police responding using water cannons and tear gas. The clash lasted approximately one hour and fortunately resulted in no serious injuries, symbolizing the heightened tensions of the Cold War era.
• First Complete Ascent of Matterhorn's West Face Mountaineering history was made when Renato Daguin and Giovanni Ottin successfully completed the first full ascent of the west face of the Matterhorn, marking the final unclimbed face of this iconic Alpine peak. This achievement represented a significant milestone in alpine climbing exploration.
• Death of Arts Patron Mabel Dodge Luhan Mabel Dodge Luhan, a prominent American arts patron known for her significant cultural contributions and support of artists, passed away at the age of 83. She was an influential figure in early 20th-century artistic and intellectual circles.
• Unique Baseball Performance Bert Campaneris of Daytona Beach (Florida State League) achieved a remarkable feat by pitching ambidextrously, demonstrating extraordinary athletic versatility and skill.
• Administrative Change in Wallis and Futuna Jean Marie Bertrand was appointed as the new Administrator Superior of Wallis and Futuna, a French colonial territory in the South Pacific, continuing the administrative governance of this remote island region.

Events in 1962

August 13, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1962

August 13, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 225th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1962 can also be written as 8/13/1962 in the US and as 13/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1962:

• John Slattery

  Acclaimed American actor and director best known for his Emmy-nominated role as Roger Sterling in AMC's Mad Men.

• Manuel Valls

  Prominent French politician who served as Minister of the Interior, with a complex family background of Catalan and Swiss artistic heritage.

• Lady Bunny

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1962:

• Mabel Dodge Luhan

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1962 was Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
4. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
5. Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me

August 13, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

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 13, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1962 was You'll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
2. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
3. Claudine Clark - Party Lights
4. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
5. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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August 13, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1962 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:27 pm and setting at 04:27 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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Someone born on August 13, 1962 is:

62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 1 day old,

or 3274 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22920 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1962?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1962.

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