What happened on Tuesday August 21, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1962:

• Nixon and Laird's Saigon Visit Prominent Republican politicians Melvin R. Laird and Richard Nixon visited Saigon, Vietnam, during a critical period of the Vietnam War. They met with South Vietnamese government officials to discuss political strategy and potential US support, reflecting the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Cold War era.
• Discovery of Taxol's Source A team of botanists, led by Dr. Monroe Wall at the Research Triangle Institute in North Carolina, discovered the source of taxol (paclitaxel) in the bark of the Pacific yew tree (Taxus brevifolia). This groundbreaking discovery would later lead to a revolutionary anti-cancer drug used in treating various types of cancer, particularly ovarian, lung, and breast cancers.
• Verne Gagne Wins NWA Championship Professional wrestler Verne Gagne defeated Mister M (also known as Doctor X) in Minnesota, capturing the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) World Heavyweight Championship. Gagne was a legendary figure in professional wrestling, known for his technical skills and significant influence in the wrestling industry.

Events in 1962

August 21, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 21, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 1962

August 21, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1962 can also be written as 8/21/1962 in the US and as 21/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 21, 1962:

• Gilberto Santa Rosa

  Renowned Puerto Rican salsa and bolero singer known as the 'Golden Voice of Salsa', celebrated for his smooth vocals and musical...

• Tsutomu Miyazaki

  Notorious Japanese serial killer who murdered young girls in the late 1980s, known as the 'Otaku Murderer'.

• James Marsters

  Actor best known for his role as Spike in the popular TV series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', also a musician and voice actor.

• Pete Weber

  Professional American bowler known for his competitive spirit and multiple PBA Tour titles, considered one of the most colorful...

• David Morales

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 21st

Famous people died on August 21, 1962:

• Richard Garrick

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 21st

August 21, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
2. Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
3. Bobby Darin - Things
4. Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me
5. Tommy Roe - Sheila

August 21, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

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 21, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
2. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
3. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
4. Claudine Clark - Party Lights
5. Don Gardner And Dee Dee Ford - I Need Your Loving

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:04 pm and setting at 01:58 pm.

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 21, 1962

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Someone born on August 21, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 2 days old,

or 3270 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22891 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1962?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1962.

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