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.

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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.

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August 16, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 1962:

  • Ringo starr replaces pete best as beatle drummer

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August 16, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 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 16th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on August 16, 1962?


Famous people born on August 16, 1962:

  • Steve Carell
    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
    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

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    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

    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
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Cam Gigandet
    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

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton

    Timothy Hutton is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Ordinary People' and TV series like 'Leverage'.

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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.

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August 16, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    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
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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:

  1. - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
  2. - The Loco-Motion
  3. - Roses Are Red (My Love)
  4. - The Wah-Watusi
  5. - 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:

  1. - I Remember You
  2. - Speedy Gonzales
  3. - I Can't Stop Loving You
  4. - Things
  5. - 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:

  1. - You'll Lose A Good Thing
  2. - Bring It On Home To Me
  3. - Party Lights
  4. - Twist And Shout
  5. - The Loco-Motion

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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:

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Val Guest

Starring: Jack Warner, Ronald Lewis, Yolande Donlan, Michael Goodliffe

The Slave

The Slave

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Sergio Corbucci

Starring: Steve Reeves, Jacques Sernas, Gianna Maria Canale, Claudio Gora

Five Weeks in a Balloon

Five Weeks in a Balloon

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Irwin Allen

Starring: Red Buttons, Fabian, Barbara Eden, Cedric Hardwicke

The Raiders of Leyte Gulf

The Raiders of Leyte Gulf

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Eddie Romero

Starring: Leopoldo Salcedo, Michael Parsons, Efren Reyes, Jennings Sturgeon

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

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:

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 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:

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.

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

By:

1961: By Herman Taller M.D. 1961: by Herman Taller M.D.

In The Clearing by Robert Frost

In The Clearing

By:

This collection was Robert Frost's last collection of poems, and it became a national bestseller upon its publication.

Men And Decisions by Lewis L. Strauss

Men And Decisions

By:

Men and Decisions by Strauss Lewis L.

Veeck -- As In Wreck by Bill Veeck

Veeck -- As In Wreck

By:

Bill Veeck tells the classic story of his life as an owner of the Cleveland Indians.

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:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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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.

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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.

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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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