Monday August 27, 1962: on this day

August 27, 1962 was the 239th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 27, 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 27, 1962, who was born and died on August 27, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sheila by Tommy Roe), movies (e.g. The 300 Spartans, directed by Rudolph Maté), TV series (e.g. Wally Gator) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 27, 1962?


August 27, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 239th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1962 can also be written as 8/27/1962 in the US and as 27/8/1962 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1962 in August 1962 calendar

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August 27, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 27, 1962:

  • Mariner 2 launched; first probe to fly by venus.
  • The mariner 2 unmanned space mission is launched to venus by nasa.
  • Nasa launches the ''mariner 2'' space probe.

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August 27, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th 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 27, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 27, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 27, 1962 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:43 am and setting at 07:02 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 27, 1962?


Famous people born on August 27, 1962:

  • Vic Mignogna
    Vic Mignogna

    American voice actor famous for anime roles.

  • Jasime Joyner-Kersee

    Legendary American track and field athlete known for her excellence in heptathlon and long jump.

  • Adam Oates

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Scott Davis

    Santa monica, california -- tennis star.

  • Thomas Duggan

    American photographer.

  • Pansy Ho

    Businesswoman.

  • Sri Mulyani Indrawati

    Economist.

  • Tariq Ramadan

    Writer.

  • Fabrice Poullain
  • Gustave Kervern
  • Dean Devlin
  • Sjón
  • Glenys Bakker
  • Sarah Wiener
  • Manfred Linzmaier
  • Lillo
  • Lillo e Greg

Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

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August 27, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 61 years 7 months old,

or 739 months and 22 days old,

or 3216 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22515 days old,

if you were born on August 27, 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 27, 1962?

There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 27, 1962.

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August 27, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 27, 1962:

  • Carlos Lavin

    Composer dies at 79.

  • Leopoldo Panero

What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Gabbie Petito

    Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.

  • Bharat Ratna

    Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.

  • Margaret Bourke-White

    Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Jaysiah Washington

    Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

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August 27, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 1962:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
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August 27, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 27, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 27, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1962 was Sheila by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 27, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sheila
  2. - The Loco-Motion
  3. - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
  4. - You Don't Know Me
  5. - Party Lights

August 27, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 27, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Remember You
  2. - She's Not You
  3. - Things
  4. - Roses Are Red (My Love)
  5. - Sealed With A Kiss

August 27, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 27, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 27, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Loco-Motion
  2. - Twist And Shout
  3. - You'll Lose A Good Thing
  4. - Bring It On Home To Me
  5. - Party Lights

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August 27, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The 300 Spartans

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

David and Lisa

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Frank Perry

Starring: Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin, Howard Da Silva, Neva Patterson

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Val Guest

Starring: Jack Warner, Ronald Lewis, Yolande Donlan, Michael Goodliffe

The Slave

The Slave

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Sergio Corbucci

Starring: Steve Reeves, Jacques Sernas, Gianna Maria Canale, Claudio Gora

Five Weeks in a Balloon

Five Weeks in a Balloon

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Irwin Allen

Starring: Red Buttons, Fabian, Barbara Eden, Cedric Hardwicke

August 27, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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:

Wally Gator

Wally Gator

Release year: 1962

Country: United States of America

The Net

The Net

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Kim Ki-duk

Personally Yours

Personally Yours

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner

The New Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Series

The New Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Series

Release year: 1962

Starring: Mel Blanc, Daws Butler, Don Messick, Alan Reed

Country: United States of America

August 27, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 27, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Magnificent Destiny by Paul I. Wellman

Magnificent Destiny

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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

In The Clearing by Robert Frost

In The Clearing

By:

This collection was Robert Frost's last collection of poems, and it became a national bestseller upon its publication.

The Blue Nile by Alan Moorehead

The Blue Nile

By:

Only a few Westerners ventured into the areas watered in the Nile River's long journey from Lake Tana during the first half the nineteenth century.

Portrait In Brownstone by Louis Auchincloss

Portrait In Brownstone

By:

Hardcover, no dust jacket. Pencil mark on front cover. Pages are in perfect condition, with bent corners.

Sex And The Single Girl by Helen Gurley Brown

Sex And The Single Girl

By:

1962, 1ST EDITION, 5TH PRINTING BEARRNARAD GEIS ASSOCIATES HARDCOVER WITH ORIGINAL 4.95 PRICE D.J CLEAN PAGES...TIGHT SPINE...CLEAN

August 27, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 27, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

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Who was the US President on August 27, 1962?

On August 27, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1962?

On August 27, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 1962?

On August 27, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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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.

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Monday August 27, 1962