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August 24, 1962 was the 236th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 24, 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 24, 1962, who was born and died on August 24, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Loco-Motion by Little Eva), movies (e.g. The 300 Spartans, directed by Rudolph Maté), TV series (e.g. The Net) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 24, 1962?
- August 24, 1962: What happened on that day?
- August 24, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 24, 1962?
- August 24, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 24, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 24, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 24, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 24, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 24, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 24, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 24, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 24, 1962?
What day of the week was August 24, 1962?
August 24, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 236th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1962 can also be written as 8/24/1962 in the US and as 24/8/1962 in UK and Europe.
August 24, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 24, 1962:
- Dodger coach leo durocher suffers a near-fatal allergic reaction to a penicillin injection while in the clubhouse at the polo grounds
- A group of armed cuban exile terrorists fire at a hotel in havana from a speedboat.
August 24, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 24, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1962 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:06 am and setting at 04:56 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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Who was born on August 24, 1962?
Famous people born on August 24, 1962:
![Craig Kilborn]()
Craig KilbornAmerican actor and talk-show host.
![David Koechner]()
David KoechnerAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
- Haizel Leung
Haizel Leung is a Hong Kong politician and former Chief Executive of Hong Kong.
- Cynthia Coffman
American politician who served as the 38th Attorney General of Colorado from 2015 to 2019.
- Sophie Fontanel
Sophie fontanel is a french journalist, novelist, and fashion writer known for her work in elle magazine and her memoir 'the art of sleeping...
- Ali Smith
Scottish author known for her innovative and experimental writing.
- Major Garrett
Major Garrett is a prominent journalist known for his work in political reporting.
- Emile Roemer
Dutch politician and educator.
- Dean Karnazes
Athlete.
- Mary Ellen Weber
Cleveland, ohio -- phd / astronaut (sts 70).
- Mary E Weber in Cleveland
Ohio, usa; phd/astronaut.
- Alexis Brézet
- Petar Novák
- Martine Campi
- Lourdes Lozano
- Peter Eccles
- Mary Weber
Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:
![Rupert Grint]()
Rupert GrintRupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.
![Dave Chappelle]()
Dave ChappelleDave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.
![Chad Michael Murray]()
Chad Michael MurrayChad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...
![Paulo Coelho]()
Paulo CoelhoBrazilian esoteric author.
![Stephen Fry]()
Stephen FryBritish actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.
![Martha Higareda]()
Martha HigaredaMartha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.
![Anne Archer]()
Anne ArcherAmerican actress.
![Marlee Matlin]()
Marlee MatlinAmerican actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...
![Pia Degermark]()
Pia DegermarkSwedish actress.
![Takashi Miike]()
Takashi MiikeJapanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.
August 24, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 7 months old,
or 739 months and 27 days old,
or 3217 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22520 days old,
if you were born on August 24, 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 24, 1962?
There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1962.
August 24, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 1962:
- Immanuel Wallach
American actor known for his role in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'.
- Henry George Ley
Composer dies at 74.
- Shorty Templeman
- Lillian Albertson
- Riccardo Motta
- Hermann Schweickert
What famous deaths happened on August 24th?
Famous deaths on August 24th:
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Julie Harris]()
Julie HarrisAmerican actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
![Louis Prima]()
Louis PrimaAmerican actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
![Jane Greer]()
Jane GreerAmerican singer and actress (d. 2001).
![Jay Thomas]()
Jay ThomasAmerican actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).
![Amanda Randolph]()
Amanda RandolphActress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.
- Charlie Watts
Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
- Sakae Mutsu
Japanese statesman and diplomat.
- Delancey
Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.
- Muriel Siebert
Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th
August 24, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 24, 1962:
- Liberia: Flag Day
- RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
- Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
- Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
- Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
August 24, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 24, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 24, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 24, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
- Bobby Darin - Things
- Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me
- Tommy Roe - Sheila
August 24, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 24, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. 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 24, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 24, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 24, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
- Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
- Claudine Clark - Party Lights
- Don Gardner And Dee Dee Ford - I Need Your Loving
August 24, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 24, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The 300 Spartans
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Rudolph Maté
Starring: Richard Egan, Ralph Richardson, Diane Baker, Barry Coe
Country: United States of America
David and Lisa
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Frank Perry
Starring: Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin, Howard Da Silva, Neva Patterson
Jigsaw
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Val Guest
Starring: Jack Warner, Ronald Lewis, Yolande Donlan, Michael Goodliffe
The Slave
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Sergio Corbucci
Starring: Steve Reeves, Jacques Sernas, Gianna Maria Canale, Claudio Gora
Five Weeks in a Balloon
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Irwin Allen
Starring: Red Buttons, Fabian, Barbara Eden, Cedric Hardwicke
August 24, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:
The Net
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Kim Ki-duk
Personally Yours
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner
August 24, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 24, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Franny and Zooey
By: J.D. Salinger
The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …
The Sound Of Bow Bells
By: Jerome Weidman
This is the 19th novel of Jerome Weidman. His 1959 play, Fiorello! won the Pulitzer Prize. Sam Silver, a magazine writer, finds the path to his true ambitions and freedom.
Veeck -- As In Wreck
By: Bill Veeck
Bill Veeck tells the classic story of his life as an owner of the Cleveland Indians.
The Guns Of August
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
The Modern Library selected Barbara as one of 100 best nonfiction books of the century. The Proud Tower, The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Zimmerman Telegram were all included in the selection.
August 24, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 24, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on August 24, 1962?
On August 24, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1962?
On August 24, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 24, 1962?
On August 24, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 24th?
August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
- 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.
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.
