What happened on Saturday August 18, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1962:

• Thalidomide Abortion Rights Controversy Sherri Finkbine, who had taken thalidomide during pregnancy and was aware of the drug's severe birth defect risks, was denied the right to an abortion in Arizona and throughout the United States. This case highlighted the complex medical and ethical challenges surrounding reproductive rights in the early 1960s.
• Peter, Paul and Mary Release Iconic Folk Song The folk music group Peter, Paul and Mary released their groundbreaking hit song 'If I Had a Hammer', a powerful anthem of social justice written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays. The song became a significant cultural touchstone of the 1960s civil rights and protest movement.
• Norway Enters Space Research Norway launched its first sounding rocket, Ferdinand 1, from the Andøya Space Center, marking a significant milestone in the country's scientific and technological development. This event positioned Norway as an emerging space research nation during the early years of the Space Race.

Events in 1962

August 18, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1962

August 18, 1962 was a Saturday and it was the 230th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1962 can also be written as 8/18/1962 in the US and as 18/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1962:

• Felipe Calderon

  Felipe Calderón was the 56th President of Mexico, serving from 2006 to 2012.

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1962:

• Guido Bedarida
• Lucien Berland
• Max Fabiani
• Arthur Moulton
• Cleo Ridgely
• Folke Sandström

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 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 18, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 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 18, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 10:30 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 18, 1962

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Someone born on August 18, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 26 days old,

or 3273 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22915 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1962?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1962.

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