What happened on Friday August 17, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1962:

• Ringo Starr Joins The Beatles On August 17, 1962, The Beatles made a significant lineup change by replacing drummer Pete Best with Ringo Starr. This pivotal moment would help shape the band's iconic sound and contribute to their eventual global success, marking a turning point in the history of popular music.
• Peter Fechter's Fatal Escape Attempt at Berlin Wall On August 17, 1962, Peter Fechter, an 18-year-old East German citizen, was shot and fatally wounded while attempting to escape from East to West Berlin by crossing the Berlin Wall. His tragic death became a powerful symbol of the human cost of the Cold War division and the brutal tactics of the East German border guards.

Events in 1962

August 17, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1962

August 17, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1962 can also be written as 8/17/1962 in the US and as 17/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1962:

• Gilby Clarke

  American musician, best known as a guitarist for Guns N' Roses during the mid-1990s and member of rock bands Supernova and Candy.

• Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss

  German film director and actor known for his contributions to independent cinema.

• Claudio Coccoluto

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1962:

• Peter Fechter
• Frédéric Marie Blessing

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 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 17, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 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 17, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:20 pm and setting at 09:18 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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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1962

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Someone born on August 17, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 27 days old,

or 3273 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22916 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1962?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1962.

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