What happened on Friday August 24, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 24, 1962:

• Cuban Exile Attack on Havana Hotel A group of armed Cuban exile terrorists launched a maritime attack on a hotel in Havana, firing from a speedboat. This incident was part of the ongoing tensions between Cuban exiles and Fidel Castro's government during the early 1960s.
• Indonesia Launches National Television Indonesia officially launched its first national television network, TVRI, during the opening ceremony of the 1962 Asian Games. This milestone marked a significant moment in the country's media and technological development.
• Leo Durocher's Medical Emergency Dodger coach Leo Durocher experienced a severe, near-fatal allergic reaction to a penicillin injection while in the clubhouse at the Polo Grounds. This medical incident highlighted the potential risks of antibiotic treatments in the early 1960s.

Events in 1962

August 24, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 24, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 24, 1962:

• Craig Kilborn

  American television host and comedian, famous for hosting 'The Daily Show' and 'The Late Late Show'.

• David Koechner

  American comedian, actor, and screenwriter known for roles in comedy films like 'Anchorman' and 'Talladega Nights'.

• Alexis Brézet

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 24th

Famous people died on August 24, 1962:

• Lillian Albertson
• Riccardo Motta
• Hermann Schweickert

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 24th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 24th is Virgo.

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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 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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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 1962 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 1962

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Someone born on August 24, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 20 days old,

or 3272 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22909 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1962?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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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.

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