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August 26, 1962

August 26, 1962, was a Sunday. It was 62 years, 2 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

Song charts

Popular songs

On August 26, 1962, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "The Locomotion" by Little Eva
  • United Kingdom: "I Remember You" by Frank Ifield

The music charts on August 26, 1962

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • The Loco-Motion - Little Eva
  • Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Neil Sedaka
  • Things - Bobby Darin
  • You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles
  • Sheila - Tommy Roe
Play the top songs from 1962
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1962. Take a trip back to the days of Elvis Presley, Chubby Checker, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Frank Ifield and The Tornados.
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm".

Facts

This date was 22,734 days ago. Approximately 758 months have passed. It was the 238th 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.

Take me back to August 26, 1962

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

It is Sunday, August 26, 1962. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

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 "The Danny Thomas Show", "Gunsmoke", "Bonanza", and "Route 66". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Heckle and Jeckle", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse".

Popular toys at the moment include Astrobase, Etch A Sketch, Ken (doll), and Rock-a-Stack.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 26, 1962, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1962 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 26, 1962 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 26, 1962.

  • The Boston Strangler is on the loose.

    The Boston Strangler is on the loose

    An unknown serial killer was murdering single women in the Boston area. The press nicknamed him the "Boston Strangler" and the "Phantom Fiend" due to his ability to get into women's apartments without any signs of forced entry. Between June 1962 and January 1964, 13 women were murdered. Later, the crimes were attributed to a criminal named Albert DeSalvo.
  • Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins

    The fast food industry was steadily growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. Consequently, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1962?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1962?

    In 1962, the best NBA players were Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Bob Pettit, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1962, the best soccer players were Pelé, Josef Masopust, Eusébio, Karl-Heinz Schnellinger, Dragoslav Šekularac, Jef Jurion, Gianni Rivera, Jimmy Greaves, John Charles, Milan Galić and János Göröcs.
  • Lawrence of Arabia.

    Lawrence of Arabia

    "Lawrence of Arabia" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1962.
  • Sammy Davis Jr. - "What Kind of Fool Am I?"

    Sammy Davis Jr. - "What Kind of Fool Am I?"

    "What Kind of Fool Am I?" by Sammy Davis Jr. would go on to win a Grammy for 1962's Song of the Year.
  • 1962 in music.

    1962 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1962 were dominated by the likes of Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler, Bruce Channel, The Shirelles, The Four Seasons, Ray Charles and Mr. Acker Bilk.
  • 1962 in movies.

    1962 in movies

    Movies released in 1962 included Lawrence of Arabia, The Longest Day, In Search of the Castaways, That Touch of Mink, Cape Fear, The Music Man, Mutiny on the Bounty, To Kill a Mockingbird, Hatari!, Gypsy, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? and Bon Voyage!
  • Pope John XXIII.

    Pope John XXIII

    Pope John XXIII was named Time Person of the Year in 1962 after he volunteered as a mediator during the Cuban missile crisis.
  • The USA is escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War.

    The USA is escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War

    The United States was slowly escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War. In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy ordered helicopters and 400 Green Berets into South Vietnam. Covert operations against the communist forces in the north were also authorized. By 1963, the number of US military personnel in the country had grown to 10,000.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did begin to appear at the end of 1963, they were relatively uncommon.
  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to August 26, 1962.

  • July 30, 1962: The Trans-Canada Highway is officially opened.
  • August 5, 1962: American actress and model Marilyn Monroe is found dead after a suspected drug overdose.
  • August 15, 1962: US soldier James Joseph Dresnok defects to North Korea.
  • August 22, 1962: A far-right paramilitary organisation called OAS attempts to assassinate French president Charles de Gaulle in the Paris suburb of Petit-Clamart.
  • This date: August 26, 1962
  • September 12, 1962: British civil servant John Vassall is arrested on suspicion of spying for the Soviet Union.
  • September 13, 1962: Segregation: A court orders the University of Mississippi to admit an African-American student called James Meredith.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1962

In August 1962, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from August 1962.

Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
Hazel
Hazel
Route 66
Route 66
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
The Untouchables
The Untouchables
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Bonanza
Bonanza
Rawhide
Rawhide
77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Perry Mason
Perry Mason

Cars in 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).

Cars in 1962.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on August 26, 1962

If you were a kid on August 26, 1962, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Top Cat
Top Cat
Davey and Goliath
Davey and Goliath
Mister Ed
Mister Ed

The Dick Tracy Show
The Dick Tracy Show
King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Flintstones
The Flintstones
My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1962

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Tammy (doll)
Tammy (doll)
Chatter Telephone
Chatter Telephone
Rock-a-Stack
Rock-a-Stack
Ken (doll)
Ken (doll)
Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
Astrobase
Astrobase
Troll doll
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Barbie
Playpal dolls
Playpal dolls
Crater Critters
Crater Critters

Were you born on August 26, 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 26, 1968, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 26.

Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa

Missionary Deceased
Born on August 26, 1910
She turned 52 on this day in 1962.

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin

Actor
Born on August 26, 1980
He was born exactly 18 years after this date.

Cassie Ventura

Cassie Ventura

Singer
Born on August 26, 1986
She was born exactly 24 years after this date.

James Harden

James Harden

NBA player
Born on August 26, 1989
He was born exactly 27 years after this date.

USA

US President

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on August 26, 1962.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on August 26, 1962 was most likely conceived around December 3, 1961.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 26, 1962 is close to May 19, 1963.

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Stats for August 26, 1962

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 26, 1962:

  • 22,734 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,247 weeks have passed.
  • 1,964,221,200 seconds have passed since August 26, 1962.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,291,591,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,013,538,139,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 327,370,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 168,923,023 steps. That's roughly 75,077 miles.
  • 23,570,654 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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