What happened on Friday August 31, 1962?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1962:

• Trinidad and Tobago Independence Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from the United Kingdom on August 31, 1962, marking the end of British colonial rule. This significant milestone in Caribbean history saw the nation emerge as a sovereign state, with Eric Williams becoming its first Prime Minister and leading the country towards self-governance.
• Typhoon Wanda Disaster Typhoon Wanda struck Hong Kong on August 31, 1962, causing significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The typhoon resulted in at least 130 fatalities and injured more than 600 people, making it one of the most devastating natural disasters in Hong Kong's history.
• Singapore Referendum On August 31, 1962, a referendum was held in Singapore regarding its potential inclusion in the Malayan Federation, a pivotal moment in the region's political restructuring during the decolonization period.

Events in 1962

August 31, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1962

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1962 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1962:

• Dee Bradley Baker

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• Mark L Walberg
• Giovanni Veronesi

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1962:

• Hélène Brion
• Felicjan Sławoj Składkowski

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on August 31st

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.

1. Tommy Roe - Sheila
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Neil Sedaka - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
4. Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me
5. 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.

1. Frank Ifield - I Remember You
2. Elvis Presley - She's Not You
3. Bobby Darin - Things
4. Ronnie Carroll - Roses Are Red (My Love)
5. 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 music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

1. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
2. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
3. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
4. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
5. Claudine Clark - Party Lights

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 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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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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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 1962

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Someone born on August 31, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 14 days old,

or 3271 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22902 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1962?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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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.

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