Sunday April 08, 1962: on this day

April 08, 1962 was the 98th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 08, 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 April 08, 1962, who was born and died on April 08, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares), movies (e.g. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Benny Hill) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 1962?


April 08, 1962 was a Sunday and it was the 98th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1962 can also be written as 4/8/1962 in the US and as 8/4/1962 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1962 in April 1962 calendar

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April 08, 1962: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1962:

  • Accords of evian (algeria) accepted by referendum in france.

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April 08, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 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 April 8th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 08, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on April 08, 1962 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:21 am and setting at 11:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.

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Who was born on April 08, 1962?


Famous people born on April 08, 1962:

  • Izzy Stradlin

    Izzy stradlin is a guitarist known for being a founding member and rhythm guitarist of the rock band guns n' roses.

  • Fayne Sinclair

    Fayne Sinclair is a Canadian playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays that explore contemporary issues.

  • Yachet Takahashi

    Yachet Takahashi is a Japanese playwright known for her plays that explore the intersection of traditional Japanese culture and modern life.

  • Madelena Oliveira

    Madelena Oliveira is a prominent Brazilian playwright known for her socially conscious and experimental works.

  • Alain Robert

    Alain robert is a french rock climber and urban climber known for his daring ascents of skyscrapers and other tall structures without the...

  • Evan Davis

    Evan Davis is a British journalist and presenter known for his work on BBC News and as a former host of Newsnight.

  • Paddy Lowe

    English engineer.

  • Koen Moortel

    Belgian writer, translator, astronomer, photographer, and computer programmer.

  • Izzy Stradlin [Jeff Isabelle] in Lafayette

    Indiana, usa.

  • Massimo De Santis
  • Alberto Angela
  • Izzy Stradlin (Jeffrey Isbell

Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Taylor Kitsch
    Taylor Kitsch

    Taylor kitsch is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv series friday night lights and films such as x-men origins: wolverine and...

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

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April 08, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years and 11 days old,

or 744 months and 11 days old,

or 3236 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22657 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 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 April 08, 1962?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 08, 1962.

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April 08, 1962: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 1962:

  • Emmert Kline

    Emmert Kline was an American abstract expressionist painter.

  • Juan Belmonte

    Spanish bullfighter (b. 1892).

  • Renato de Borbón-Parma

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Majour Picasso

    A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

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April 08, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 1962:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 1962:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 1962: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 2nd and April 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1962 was Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 08, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Johnny Angel
  2. - Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
  3. - Good Luck Charm
  4. - Slow Twistin'
  5. - Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)

April 08, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 08, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wonderful Land
  2. - Dream Baby
  3. - Tell Me What He Said
  4. - Hey Baby
  5. - Hey Little Girl

April 08, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1962 was Twistin' The Night Away by Sam Cooke, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 08, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 08, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Twistin' The Night Away
  2. - Soul Twist
  3. - Slow Twistin'
  4. - Something's Got A Hold On Me
  5. - Love Letters

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April 08, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Release year: 1962

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: James Stewart, John Wayne, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin

Country: United States of America

Cape Fear

Cape Fear

Release year: 1962

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Lori Martin

Country: United States of America

Follow That Dream

Follow That Dream

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Anne Helm, Joanna Moore

Country: United States of America

The Notorious Landlady

The Notorious Landlady

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Richard Quine

Starring: Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, Fred Astaire, Lionel Jeffries

War Hunt

War Hunt

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Denis Sanders

Starring: John Saxon, Charles Aidman, Sydney Pollack, Tommy Matsuda

Country: United States of America

April 08, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:

Benny Hill

Benny Hill

Release year: 1962

Starring: Benny Hill, Graham Stark

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Space Angel

Space Angel

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Dick Darley

On the Road

On the Road

Release year: 1962

Directed by: Walter Salles

Hollywood Special

Hollywood Special

Release year: 1962

Country: United States of America

April 08, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Prologue To Love by Taylor Caldwell

A Prologue To Love

By:

There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.

The Bull From The Sea by Mary Renault

The Bull From The Sea

By:

The Bull from the Sea retells the story of Theseus, the brave youth who defeated the Minotaur and became king. This legend brought prosperity to Attica.

Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller

Calories Don'T Count

By:

1961: By Herman Taller M.D. 1961: by Herman Taller M.D.

My Life In Court by Louis Nizer

My Life In Court

By:

2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.

Before I Sleep by James Monahan

Before I Sleep

By:

Prince Souphan of Laos arrived in Lambert Field on November 30, 1959 to a proper St. Louis reception, led by the deputy mayor and head of the board.

April 08, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 08, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Spacewar!

Spacewar!

Platform: PDP-1

Genre: Space combat simulation

history

Who was the US President on April 08, 1962?

On April 08, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1962?

On April 08, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 1962?

On April 08, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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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 April 1962?

April 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Sunday April 8, 1962