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August 28, 1962 was the 240th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 28, 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 28, 1962, who was born and died on August 28, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 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 28th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1962?
- August 28, 1962: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1962?
- August 28, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1962?
What day of the week was August 28, 1962?
August 28, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 240th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1962 can also be written as 8/28/1962 in the US and as 28/8/1962 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1962:
- 55.9 cm rainfall at hackberry, louisiana (state record)
- Dr geza dekaplany tortures wife with acid
- Tony sheridan and beat brothers record ya ya (parts 1 + 2)
August 28, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1962 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:41 am and setting at 07:35 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 28, 1962?
Famous people born on August 28, 1962:
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
- Stepfanie Kramer
Stepfanie Kramer is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online fashion retailer Revolve.
- Dean Devlin
Dean devlin is a director known for his work on independence day and stargate.
- Bishop Shanahan
Head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and known for his successful coaching career.
- Craig Anton
American actor and screenwriter.
- Paul Allen
English footballer.
- Adam Oates
Athlete.
- Richard Elliott Fehr
Seattle, washington -- pga golfer (1986 bc open).
- Thomas Petersson
Swedish comedian and tv host.
- Duncan Shearer
- Melissa Rosenberg
- David Zuckerman
- Flavio Destro
- Pablo Carbonell
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
![Daniel Stern]()
Daniel SternAmerican actor and director.
August 28, 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 28, 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 28, 1962?
There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 28, 1962.
August 28, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1962:
- Renato Del Frate
- Léon Binoche
- Edmond Privat
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1962:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 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 28, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1962 was Sheila by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 28, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 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 28, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 28, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 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 28, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1962 was The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 28, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 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 28, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 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 28, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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 28, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
One Man'S Freedom
By: Edward Bennett Williams
One Man's Freedom was originally published in 1962. It is the autobiography of Edward Bennett Williams and his personal philosophy. The book was highly praised by critics at the time it was published.
The Big Laugh
By: John O'Hara
This is a devastating account of the film industry's Golden Age in all its fake power and glory. John O'Hara's famously sharp-edged social reality and on-the-money dialogue.
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 …
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.
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 28, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on August 28, 1962?
On August 28, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1962?
On August 28, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1962?
On August 28, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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.
