| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 05 1962 | Mandela Jailed, Until 1990 |
| August 06 1962 | Jamaica Gains Independence From U.K |
| August 11 1962 | Andrian Nikolayev Is First To Experience Microgravity |
| August 15 1962 | Man Defects To North Korea |
| August 16 1962 | French India Territory Treaty Ratified |
| August 17 1962 | First Victim In Berlin Wall Crossing Attempt |
| August 20 1962 | NS Savannah Embarks On Maiden Voyage |
| August 22 1962 | Charles De Gaulle Assassination Attempt Fails |
| August 27 1962 | Venus Bound Mariner 2 Is Launched |
| August 30 1962 | Japan's NAMC YS-11 Aircraft Test Successful |
| August 31 1962 | Trinidad And Tobago Becomes Independent |