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August 29, 1962 was the 241st day of the year 1962, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 29, 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 29, 1962, who was born and died on August 29, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 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 29th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 29, 1962?
- August 29, 1962: What happened on that day?
- August 29, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 29, 1962?
- August 29, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 29, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 29, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 29, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 29, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 29, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 29, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 29, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 29, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 29, 1962?
What day of the week was August 29, 1962?
August 29, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 29, 1962 can also be written as 8/29/1962 in the US and as 29/8/1962 in UK and Europe.
August 29, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 29, 1962:
- Some provisions of kuwaiti constitution are suspended
- Us u-2 flight sees sam launch pads in cuba
August 29, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th 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 29, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 29th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 29, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:39 am and setting at 08:05 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 29, 1962?
Famous people born on August 29, 1962:
- Errika Joyner
Olympic gold medalist in long jump and heptathlon.
- Caroly Joyner
Legendary American track and field athlete known for her success in the heptathlon and long jump.
- Armand Eloi
Belgian director and actor.
- Carl Banks
Nfl linebacker (cleveland browns and new york giants).
- Perry Bellegarde
Canadian politician and current National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
- Hiroki Kikuta
Japanese game designer and composer.
- Ian James Corlett
Canadian voice actor, writer, producer and author.
- Simon Thurley
English historian and academic.
- Melissa Rosenberg
Writer.
- Ian Corlett
Canadian voice actor, screenwriter and producer.
- Lycia Naff
American actress and journalist, dancer.
- Jutta Kleinschmidt
- Edward Allen Bernero
- Jorge Martínez
- Paola Frani
- Marco Abate
Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:
![Michael Jackson]()
Michael JacksonAmerican singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.
![Lea Michele]()
Lea MicheleLea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![John McCain]()
John McCainAmerican politician.
![Carla Gugino]()
Carla GuginoCarla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.
![William Levy]()
William LevyWilliam levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.
![Temple Grandin]()
Temple GrandinAmerican animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Elliott Gould]()
Elliott GouldAmerican actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
August 29, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 7 months old,
or 739 months and 28 days old,
or 3217 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22521 days old,
if you were born on August 29, 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 29, 1962?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 29, 1962.
August 29, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 29, 1962:
- Antonio Piatti
- Georgina de Albuquerque
What famous deaths happened on August 29th?
Famous deaths on August 29th:
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![Gene Wilder]()
Gene WilderAmerican actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Michel Constantin]()
Michel ConstantinFrench film actor (born in 1924).
![Michael Dunn]()
Michael DunnShattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).
![Jean Hagen]()
Jean HagenAmerican actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.
![Evelyn Ankers]()
Evelyn AnkersActress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.
![Stringer Davis]()
Stringer DavisActress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.
![Victor Sutherland]()
Victor SutherlandDies at 79.
![Lale Andersen]()
Lale AndersenGerman chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...
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August 29, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 29, 1962:
- The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
- Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
- Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
- 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.
Observances on August 29, 1962:
- International Day against Nuclear Tests
August 29, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 29, 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 29, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1962 was Sheila by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 29, 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:
- Tommy Roe - Sheila
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
- Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me
- Claudine Clark - Party Lights
August 29, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 29, 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:
- Frank Ifield - I Remember You
- Elvis Presley - She's Not You
- Bobby Darin - Things
- Ronnie Carroll - Roses Are Red (My Love)
- Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss
August 29, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 29, 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:
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
- Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
- Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
- Claudine Clark - Party Lights
August 29, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 29, 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 29, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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
Release year: 1962
Country: United States of America
The Net
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Kim Ki-duk
Personally Yours
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner
The New Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Series
Release year: 1962
Starring: Mel Blanc, Daws Butler, Don Messick, Alan Reed
Country: United States of America
August 29, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 29, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
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, …
In The Clearing
By: Robert Frost
This collection was Robert Frost's last collection of poems, and it became a national bestseller upon its publication.
August 29, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 29, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on August 29, 1962?
On August 29, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1962?
On August 29, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 29, 1962?
On August 29, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 29th?
August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
- 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.
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.
