August 24, 1962, was a Friday. It was 62 years, 4 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
On August 24, 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 was 22,769 days ago. Approximately 759 months have passed. It was the 236th day of 1962, in week 34. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 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.
It is Friday, August 24, 1962. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.
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. 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 "What's My Line?", "The Danny Thomas Show", "Hazel", and "Steptoe and Son". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Lassie", "Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "The Bugs Bunny Show".
Popular toys at the moment include Wooly Willy, the Hula Hoop, Tonka trucks, and Tammy (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 24, 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).
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1962:
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 24, 1968, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 24.
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Born on August 24, 1965
He was born exactly 3 years after this date.
Conspiracy theorist
Born on August 24, 1968
She was born exactly 6 years after this date.
Australian actress
Born on August 24, 1990
She was born exactly 28 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on August 24, 1962.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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