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August 31, 1962 was the 243rd day of the year 1962, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 1962, who was born and died on August 31, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1962?
- August 31, 1962: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1962?
- August 31, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 31, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1962?
What day of the week was August 31, 1962?
August 31, 1962 was a Friday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1962 can also be written as 8/31/1962 in the US and as 31/8/1962 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1962:
- Trinidad and tobago gain independence from britain (national day)
- A referendum in singapore supports the malayan federation.
- Typhoon wanda strikes hong kong, killing at least 130 and wounding more than 600.
- Trinidad and tobago becomes independent.
August 31, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:35 am and setting at 08:59 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 31, 1962?
Famous people born on August 31, 1962:
![Dee Bradley Baker]()
Dee Bradley BakerAmerican voice actor.
- Yue Minjun
A contemporary Chinese artist known for his satirical and ironic paintings featuring his signature laughing figure.
- Chris Adami
Scientist.
- Wanda Guenette
Winnipeg, manitoba -- volleyballer (1996 olympics).
- Dee Baker
Voice actor.
- Thomas Suozzi
American politician.
- Mark L Walberg
- Ted Wheeler
- Giovanni Veronesi
- Eduard Müller
- Mike Smrek
- Nicolas Brouwet
- Bartolomej Juraško
- Shag
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 7 months old,
or 739 months and 25 days old,
or 3216 weeks and 6 days old,
or 22518 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1962?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1962.
August 31, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1962:
- Hélène Brion
- Felicjan Sławoj Składkowski
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1962:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1962:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1962 was Sheila by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 31, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 31, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 31, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 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 31, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 31, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Ship of Fools
By: Katherine Anne Porter
The story is set on a cruise ship bound for Germany in the summer 1931. The passengers include a Spanish noblewoman and a drunken German lawyer. An American divorcee is also included.
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 …
Portrait In Brownstone
By: Louis Auchincloss
Hardcover, no dust jacket. Pencil mark on front cover. Pages are in perfect condition, with bent corners.
Travels With Charley
By: John Steinbeck
A personal journey through America as told by one its most loved writers. To hear the speech and smell the grass and trees, and to see the sights,
August 31, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on August 31, 1962?
On August 31, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1962?
On August 31, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1962?
On August 31, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.
