August 21, 1962, was a Tuesday. It was 62 years, 2 months, and 15 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 21, 1962:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "That Touch of Mink".
This date occurred 22,722 days ago. Approximately 757 months have passed. It was the 233rd day of 1962, in week 34. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on August 21, 1962, are now 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 252 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is August 21, 1962, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. The summer of 1962 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner.
In America, the song "The Locomotion" by Little Eva 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.
On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Gunsmoke", "Wagon Train", "Danger Man", and "Hazel". 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. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", "The Bugs Bunny Show", "King Leonardo and His Short Subjects", and "The Dick Tracy Show". Children are playing with toys such as Playpal dolls, Tonka trucks, Chatter Telephone, and Tammy (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 21, 1962.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 21, 1962.
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People in August 1962 were watching the following TV series:
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).
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
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 21, 1968, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 21.
Basketball player Deceased
Born on August 21, 1936
He turned 26 on this day in 1962.
Soccer player
Born on August 21, 1988
He was born exactly 26 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on August 21, 1962.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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