August 23, 1962, was a Thursday. It was 62 years, 3 months, and 30 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
On August 23, 1962, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm".
This date occurred 22,767 days ago. Approximately 759 months have passed. It was the 235th day of 1962, in week 34. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on August 23, 1962, are now 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 253 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is August 23, 1962, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. 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 The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm 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 "What's My Line?", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "The Untouchables", and "Steptoe and Son". 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. Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Dennis the Menace", "The Flintstones", and "The Bugs Bunny Show". Children are playing with toys such as Crater Critters, Tonka trucks, Astrobase, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 23, 1962.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 23, 1962.
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In August 1962, TV audiences were watching the following 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 23, 1968, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 23.
American serial killer Deceased
Born on August 23, 1936
He turned 26 on this day in 1962.
Basketball player Deceased
Born on August 23, 1978
He was born exactly 16 years after this date.
Adult actress Deceased
Born on August 23, 1994
She was born exactly 32 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on August 23, 1962.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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