Thursday August 16, 1962: on this day
August 16, 1962 was the 228th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 16, 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 16, 1962, who was born and died on August 16, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka), movies (e.g. Jigsaw, directed by Val Guest), TV series (e.g. Personally Yours) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1962?
- August 16, 1962: What happened on that day?
- August 16, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1962?
- August 16, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 16, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1962?
What day of the week was August 16, 1962?
August 16, 1962 was a Thursday and it was the 228th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1962 can also be written as 8/16/1962 in the US and as 16/8/1962 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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August 16, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1962 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:43 pm and setting at 08:04 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1962.
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Famous people born on August 16, 1962:
- Steve Carell
Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
- Roslind Hurley
Renowned contemporary artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings.
- Darcel Clark
Darcel Clark is the first African American woman to serve as the Bronx District Attorney.
- David Zayas
Actor.
- Tom Colicchio
Chef.
- Robin Campillo
- Grégoire de Mevius
- Christian Cameron
- Hussein Farrah Aidid
- Domenico Giani
- Bill Martin
- Geovanny Mera
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
- James Cameron
James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
- Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
- Angela Bassett
Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
- Pierre Richard
French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
- Rumer Willis
American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
- Clovis Cornillac
French actor in television, film and theater.
- Cam Gigandet
Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
- Vanessa Carlton
Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
- Julie Newmar
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Timothy Hutton
Timothy Hutton is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Ordinary People' and TV series like 'Leverage'.
August 16, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 7 months old,
or 739 months and 13 days old,
or 3215 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22506 days old,
if you were born on August 16, 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 16, 1962?
There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 16, 1962.
August 16, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
- Elvis Presley
American pop singer.
- Margaret Mitchell
American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
- Peter Fonda
American actor, screenwriter, and producer.
- Stewart Granger
Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
- Amanda Blake
American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
- Anna Kashfi
Actress from india-america (d. 2015).
- Phil Leeds
American actor (d. 1998).
- William Windom
American actor (d. 2012).
- Louis Jouvet
French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
- John Hurley
At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
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August 16, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1962:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1962 was Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 16, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love)
- The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
- Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me
August 16, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 16, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Ifield - I Remember You
- Pat Boone - Speedy Gonzales
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Bobby Darin - Things
- The Shadows - Guitar Tango
August 16, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1962 was You'll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 16, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
- Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
- Claudine Clark - Party Lights
- The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
August 16, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 16, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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:
August 16, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 16, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 16, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 16, 1962?
On August 16, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1962?
On August 16, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1962?
On August 16, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
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.