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August 26, 1962 was the 238th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 26, 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 26, 1962, who was born and died on August 26, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 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 26th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1962?
- August 26, 1962: What happened on that day?
- August 26, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1962?
- August 26, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 26, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1962?
What day of the week was August 26, 1962?
August 26, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 238th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1962 can also be written as 8/26/1962 in the US and as 26/8/1962 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1962:
- Mickey wright wins lpga salt lake city golf open
August 26, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th 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 26, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:47 am and setting at 06:26 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 26, 1962?
Famous people born on August 26, 1962:
- Tariq Ramadan
Tariq ramadan is a swiss academic, philosopher, and writer known for his work on islamic studies and his advocacy for reform within the...
- Jet Black
Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band The Stray Cats.
- Roger Kingdom
American hurdler.
- Bob Mionske
American attorney and cyclist.
- Lalla Meryem
Moroccan princess, the first daughter and eldest child of the late king hassan ii of morocco and his wife lalla latifa.
- Taslima Nasrin
Writer.
- Vivian Campbell
Musician.
- Ṭāriq Ramaḍān
- Jouko Salomäki
- Sri Mulyani Indrawati
- Christian Backs
- Umberto Lucentini
- Meryem del Marocco
- Jos van Aert
- Senad Bašić
- Paolo Ainio
- Vicky Larraz
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
![Dylan O'Brien]()
Dylan O'BrienDylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
![Macaulay Culkin]()
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
![Chris Pine]()
Chris PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
![Evan Ross]()
Evan RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
![Alison Steadman]()
Alison SteadmanBritish actress.
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
August 26, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 7 months old,
or 739 months and 30 days old,
or 3217 weeks and 4 days old,
or 22523 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 1962?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 26, 1962.
August 26, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1962:
- Dušan Simović
- Vilhjalmur Stefansson
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Dominick Dunne]()
Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Maurion Leeuwenhoek
Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th
August 26, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1962:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 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 26, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 26, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 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 26, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 26, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 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 26, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 26, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 26, 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 26, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 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 26, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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 26, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Sex And The Single Girl
By: Helen Gurley Brown
1962, 1ST EDITION, 5TH PRINTING BEARRNARAD GEIS ASSOCIATES HARDCOVER WITH ORIGINAL 4.95 PRICE D.J CLEAN PAGES...TIGHT SPINE...CLEAN
Magnificent Destiny
By: Paul I. Wellman
Paul I. Wellman is a rare writer who can transform historical facts into compelling literature. He has written a powerful novel about Andrew Jackson's long friendship and secret adventures with Sam
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, …
August 26, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 26, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on August 26, 1962?
On August 26, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1962?
On August 26, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1962?
On August 26, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
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.
