August 16, 1962, was a Thursday. It was 62 years, 9 months, and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
People who were born on this exact date:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 16, 1962:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "That Touch of Mink" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 22,924 days ago. Approximately 764 months have passed. It was the 228th day of 1962, in week 33. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 255 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Thursday, August 16, 1962. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. The summer of 1962 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September.
In America, the song "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" by Neil Sedaka is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Remember You" by Frank Ifield is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie That Touch of Mink is at the top of the box office. Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1950s are still popular. Women are wearing tailored skirts, short boxy jackets and shift dresses. Trousers are also becoming popular amongst women. Meanwhile, men are wearing polo shirts, argyle socks, sweater vests, loafers and harrington jackets. Because it's 1962, radio stations are playing hit songs from music artists such as Ray Charles, The Four Seasons, Elvis Presley, Chubby Checker, Bobby Vinton and Shelley Fabares. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Robert Frost, Ernie Davis, and John F. Kennedy would all still be alive.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Rawhide", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", "The Untouchables", and "Route 66". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Leave It to Beaver", "Dennis the Menace", "Mister Ed", and "Davey and Goliath". Popular toys at the moment include Fisher Price Little People, Playpal dolls, Tonka trucks, and Etch A Sketch.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 16, 1962.
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Notable events that happened close to August 16, 1962.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 16, 1962:
1962 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick Wildcat, the Ford Cortina, the Mitsubishi Colt, the Pontiac LeMans, the Dodge Custom 880, and the Plymouth Fury (3rd generation).
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1962:
Toys and games that were popular in 1962:
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1962.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 16, 1968, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 16.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on August 16, 1962.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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