What happened on Wednesday August 15, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1962:

• The Beatles Lineup Changes Pete Best was fired from The Beatles and replaced by Ringo Starr, a pivotal moment in the band's early history that would shape their future sound and success. This personnel change occurred just before the band would achieve global fame.
• The New York Agreement The New York Agreement was signed, resolving a long-standing territorial dispute between the Netherlands and Indonesia. This diplomatic accord transferred the administration of West New Guinea (now Papua) from Dutch colonial control to Indonesia, marking a significant moment in post-colonial Southeast Asian geopolitics.
• Racial Violence in Georgia The Shady Grove Baptist Church in Leesburg, Georgia was burned, likely as an act of racial intimidation during the height of the Civil Rights era. Such church burnings were common tactics of racial terrorism in the Southern United States during this period.
• US Soldier Defects to North Korea James Joseph Dresnok, an American soldier, dramatically defected to North Korea by running across the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This rare Cold War-era defection was a significant personal and geopolitical event. Dresnok would spend the rest of his life in Pyongyang, becoming one of the few known American defectors to North Korea.
• Algeria Joins Arab League Algeria was formally admitted to the Arab League, shortly after gaining independence from France in 1962. This marked an important moment of pan-Arab solidarity and Algeria's integration into the broader Arab political landscape.

Events in 1962

August 15, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1962

August 15, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1962 can also be written as 8/15/1962 in the US and as 15/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1962:

• Tom Colicchio

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• David Zayas

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1962:

• Dan Bain

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1962 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:03 pm and setting at 06:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1962.

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Someone born on August 15, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 29 days old,

or 3274 weeks

or 22918 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1962?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1962.

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