Belgium grants Rwanda internal self-governance
Belgium grants Rwanda internal self-governance
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1962. This year saw 280 significant events. 47 notable figures were born. 3 notable figures passed away.
20th Century1960s
1962 Timeline
Belgium grants Rwanda internal self-governance
Belgium grants Rwanda internal self-governance
John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit Earth aboard Friendship 7
John Herschel Glenn Jr. (July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016) was an American Marine Corps aviator, astronaut, businessman, and politician.
Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points, the most ever by an NBA player in a single game, in the Warriors
Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points, the most ever by an NBA player in a single game, in the Warriors' 169-147 win over the NY Knicks in Hershey; 36-of-63 from the field, 28-of-32 from the free-throw line
Five research groups announce the discovery of antimatter
Five research groups announce the discovery of antimatter
Stan Musial scores his 1,869th run, setting a new National League record
Stan Musial scores his 1,869th run, setting a new National League record
Massachusetts Institute of Technology sends a TV signal by satellite for the first time from California to Massachusetts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology sends a TV signal by satellite for the first time from California to Massachusetts
American actress Natalie Wood (23) divorces American actor Robert Wagner (30) after almost 5 years of marriage; they rem
American actress Natalie Wood (23) divorces American actor Robert Wagner (30) after almost 5 years of marriage; they remarry in 1972
Canadian actor Christopher Plummer (32) weds second wife, British columnist Patricia Lewis at the Marylebone Registry of
Canadian actor Christopher Plummer (32) weds second wife, British columnist Patricia Lewis at the Marylebone Registry office in London
The Beatles sign their first contract with EMI Parlophone
The English rock band The Beatles auditioned for Decca Records at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, north London, on 1 January 1962.
Princess Sophia of Greece weds Don Juan Carlos of Spain
Princess Sophia of Greece weds Don Juan Carlos of Spain
Ray Charles' cover of Don Gibson's "I Can't Stop Loving You", from his influential crossover album "Modern Sounds in Cou
Ray Charles' cover of Don Gibson's "I Can't Stop Loving You", from his influential crossover album "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" hits #1 on Billboard
NFL Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers (19) weds his high school sweetheart Linda McNeil
NFL Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers (19) weds his high school sweetheart Linda McNeil
Film "Lolita" is released, based on Vladimir Nabokov's novel, directed by Stanley Kubrick, and starring James Mason and
Film "Lolita" is released, based on Vladimir Nabokov's novel, directed by Stanley Kubrick, and starring James Mason and Sue Lyon
US Open Men's Golf, Oakmont CC: Jack Nicklaus wins his first major title by 3 strokes in an 18-hole playoff with Arnold
US Open Men's Golf, Oakmont CC: Jack Nicklaus wins his first major title by 3 strokes in an 18-hole playoff with Arnold Palmer
American actress-singer Jane Froman (54) weds college friend Rowland Smith
American actress-singer Jane Froman (54) weds college friend Rowland Smith
Rolling Stones' first performance at the Marquee Club in London
The Marquee Club was a music venue in London, England, that opened in 1958 with a range of jazz and skiffle acts.
Actor Jack Lemmon (37) weds actress and model Felicia Farr (29) in Paris, France
Actor Jack Lemmon (37) weds actress and model Felicia Farr (29) in Paris, France
British "Beatles" musician John Lennon (21) weds British art school girlfriend Cynthia Powell (22); divorce in 1968
John Winston Ono Lennon was an English musician and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles.
American actress Janet Leigh (35) divorces American actor Tony Curtis (37) after 10 years of marriage
American actress Janet Leigh (35) divorces American actor Tony Curtis (37) after 10 years of marriage
ABC's first color TV series, "The Jetsons," created by Hanna-Barbera, premieres
The Jetsons is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. It originally aired in prime time from September 23, 1962, to March 17, 1963, on ABC, then later aired in reruns via...
"Dr. No," the first James Bond film based on the novel by Ian Fleming and starring Sean Connery and Ursula Andress, prem
"Dr. No," the first James Bond film based on the novel by Ian Fleming and starring Sean Connery and Ursula Andress, premieres in London
The Beatles release their first record, "Love Me Do"
"Love Me Do" is the debut single by the English rock band the Beatles, backed by "P.S. I Love You".
Second Vatican Council (21st ecumenical) is convened by Pope John XXIII
The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, commonly known as the Second Vatican Council or Vatican II, was the 21st and most recent ecumenical council of the Catholic Church.
Cuban Missile Crisis begins as US President John F. Kennedy is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles i
Cuban Missile Crisis begins as US President John F. Kennedy is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba
James Watson (US), Francis Crick (UK), and Maurice Wilkins (UK) win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their
James Watson (US), Francis Crick (UK), and Maurice Wilkins (UK) win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work in determining the structure of DNA [1]
US President John F. Kennedy makes a live television address about Soviet missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval bloc
US President John F. Kennedy makes a live television address about Soviet missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval blockade on Cuba, beginning the Cuban Missile Crisis
Soviet ships approach but stop short of the US blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis, also known as the October Crisis in Cuba, or the Caribbean Crisis, was a 13-day confrontation between the governments of the United States and the Soviet Union, when...
"The Manchurian Candidate," directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey, is released
The Manchurian Candidate is a 1962 American neo-noir political thriller film directed and produced by John Frankenheimer.
US Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson demands USSR UN representative Valerian Zorin answer concerns about Cuban missil
US Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson demands USSR UN representative Valerian Zorin answer concerns about Cuban missile bases, saying, "I am prepared to wait for my answer until hell freezes over"
Black Saturday during the Cuban Missile Crisis: An American spy plane is shot down over Cuba and the navy drops warning
Black Saturday during the Cuban Missile Crisis: An American spy plane is shot down over Cuba and the navy drops warning depth charges on Soviet submarines
The horror film "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?," based on the novel by Henry Farrell, directed by Robert Aldrich, and
The horror film "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?," based on the novel by Henry Farrell, directed by Robert Aldrich, and starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, is released
David Lean's film "Lawrence of Arabia", based on life of T. E. Lawrence and starring Peter O'Toole, premieres at Odeon L
David Lean's film "Lawrence of Arabia", based on life of T. E. Lawrence and starring Peter O'Toole, premieres at Odeon Leicester Square (Academy Awards Best Picture 1963)
"To Kill a Mockingbird", a film adaptation of the novel by Harper Lee, directed by Robert Mulligan and starring Gregory
"To Kill a Mockingbird", a film adaptation of the novel by Harper Lee, directed by Robert Mulligan and starring Gregory Peck, is released (Gregory Peck - Best Actor Academy Awards 1963)
Primetime series "Password" with Allen Ludden premieres on CBS
Primetime series "Password" with Allen Ludden premieres on CBS
Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome, a multi-purpose domed stadium, in Houston, Texas
The NRG Astrodome, formerly and also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, is the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas, United States.
First automated (unmanned) subway train in New York City
First automated (unmanned) subway train in New York City
21-year-old future Hall of Fame golfer Jack Nicklaus makes his first professional appearance; tied 50th in Los Angeles O
21-year-old future Hall of Fame golfer Jack Nicklaus makes his first professional appearance; tied 50th in Los Angeles Open
Mister M (Dr X) beats Verne Gagne in Minneapolis, to become NWA champ
Mister M (Dr X) beats Verne Gagne in Minneapolis, to become NWA champ
Eruptions on Mount Huascaran in Peru destroy 7 villages & kill 3,500
Eruptions on Mount Huascaran in Peru destroy 7 villages & kill 3,500
Landslide at dormant volcano Huascaran in Peru kills an estimated 4,000
Landslide at dormant volcano Huascaran in Peru kills an estimated 4,000
Operation Chopper begins, America's first combat mission in the Vietnam War
The year 1961 saw a new American president, John F. Kennedy, attempt to cope with a deteriorating military and political situation in South Vietnam.
Battle of Arafura Sea: Dutch destroyers intercept and destroy three Indonesian torpedo boats attempting to land marines
Battle of Arafura Sea: Dutch destroyers intercept and destroy three Indonesian torpedo boats attempting to land marines on the territory of Netherlands New Guinea as part of the Soviet-Indonesian Operation Trikora
Shooting begins on "Dr No" the first James Bond film
Dr. No is a 1962 spy film and the first film in the James Bond series, starring Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond.
Southern University, Baton Rouge, closed due to demonstrations
Southern University, Baton Rouge, closed due to demonstrations
Snow falls in San Francisco
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 827,526 in 2024.
Organization of American States suspends Cuba's membership
The Organization of American States (OAS or OEA; Spanish: Organización de los Estados Americanos; Portuguese: Organização dos Estados Americanos; French: Organisation des États américains) is an...
28 refugees escape from East to West Germany
East Germany, officially the German Democratic Republic (GDR), was a country in Central Europe from its formation on 7 October 1949 until its reunification with West Germany (Federal Republic of...
New Zealander Peter Snell sets a new world mile record, running in 3 minutes 54.4 seconds at Wanganui's Cook Gardens
New Zealander Peter Snell sets a new world mile record, running in 3 minutes 54.4 seconds at Wanganui's Cook Gardens
Johanne Relleke gets stung by bees 2,443 times in Rhodesia & survives
Johanne Relleke gets stung by bees 2,443 times in Rhodesia & survives
2 members of Flying Wallendas' high-wire act killed when their 7-person pyramid collapsed during a performance in Detroi
2 members of Flying Wallendas' high-wire act killed when their 7-person pyramid collapsed during a performance in Detroit
Samuel Gravely assumes command of destroyer escort "USS Falgout", first African American to command a combat ship
Samuel Gravely assumes command of destroyer escort "USS Falgout", first African American to command a combat ship
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", the debut novel by Ken Kesey is published by Viking Press
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a novel by Ken Kesey published in 1962. Set in an Oregon psychiatric hospital, the narrative serves as a study of institutional processes and the human mind,...
1st pole vault over 16' (4.88m) (John Uelses-16', Melrose Games)
1st pole vault over 16' (4.88m) (John Uelses-16', Melrose Games)
John Uelses pole vaults record 489 cm
John Uelses pole vaults record 489 cm
Russian newspaper Izvestia reports that baseball is an old Russian game
Russian newspaper Izvestia reports that baseball is an old Russian game
Black and White parents stage an overnight sit-in after school board denies transfer requests of nine Black families for
Black and White parents stage an overnight sit-in after school board denies transfer requests of nine Black families for their children to be transferred to newer school facility in Englewood, New Jersey
Schoolman Athletic Field in the Bronx named
Schoolman Athletic Field in the Bronx named
Gas explosion in Luisanthal coal mine Voelklingen Germany kills 298
Gas explosion in Luisanthal coal mine Voelklingen Germany kills 298
In Paris, 8 people killed at a protest against independence for the French colony Algeria
French Algeria, also known as Colonial Algeria, was the period of Algerian history when the country was a colony and later an integral part of France.
Jamaica signs agreement to become independent
The Crown Colony of Jamaica and Dependencies was a Crown colony of the British Empire from 1655 to 1962. English forces launched an invasion of Jamaica in 1655, capturing the existing Spanish colony.
Jim Beatty sets American indoor mile record (3:58.9) in LA
Jim Beatty sets American indoor mile record (3:58.9) in LA
Bus boycott starts in Macon, Georgia
Bus boycott starts in Macon, Georgia
Lawsuit is filed on behalf of nine families whose requests for children to be transferred to newer school facility in En
Lawsuit is filed on behalf of nine families whose requests for children to be transferred to newer school facility in Englewood, New Jersey; parents charge denial was "racial segregation"
"La Jetée", French film directed by Chris Marker, starring Hélène Chatelain, Davos Hanich and Jacques Ledoux, is release
"La Jetée", French film directed by Chris Marker, starring Hélène Chatelain, Davos Hanich and Jacques Ledoux, is released
Storm in Hamburg kills 265
Storm in Hamburg kills 265
4th Daytona 500: Race winner Fireball Roberts dominates the event, leading 144 of the 200 laps
4th Daytona 500: Race winner Fireball Roberts dominates the event, leading 144 of the 200 laps
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
The Nevada National Security Sites (N2S2 or NNSS), popularized as the Nevada Test Site (NTS) until 2010, is a reservation of the United States Department of Energy located in the southeastern portion...
Minister De Pous confirms natural gas reserves in Groningen, Netherlands
Minister De Pous confirms natural gas reserves in Groningen, Netherlands
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
General mobilization in Indonesia over New Guinea
General mobilization in Indonesia over New Guinea
India Congress Party wins elections
India Congress Party wins elections
Robert F. Kennedy visits Netherlands
John F. Kennedy's tenure as the 35th president of the United States began with his inauguration on January 20, 1961, and ended with his assassination on November 22, 1963.
WMGM-AM in New York City changes call letters to WHN
WMGM-AM in New York City changes call letters to WHN
American Airlines 707 plunges nose first into Jamaica Bay, NY, killing 95
American Airlines 707 plunges nose first into Jamaica Bay, NY, killing 95
British Antarctic Territory forms
The British Antarctic Territory (BAT) is a sector of Antarctica claimed by the United Kingdom as one of its 14 British Overseas Territories, of which it is by far the largest by area.
AEC announces 1st atomic power plant in Antarctica in operation
AEC announces 1st atomic power plant in Antarctica in operation
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
St Louis vote to build a new downtown stadium for the Cardinals
Kauffman Stadium () (nicknamed "The K") is a ballpark located in Kansas City, Missouri, and the home of Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals.
Ground-breaking report "Smoking and Health" published by the British Royal College of Physicians, first major report to
Ground-breaking report "Smoking and Health" published by the British Royal College of Physicians, first major report to warn of the dangers of smoking
Due to its no black policy, Phillies leave Jack Tar Harrison Hotel & move to Rocky Point Motel, 20 miles outside Clearwa
Due to its no black policy, Phillies leave Jack Tar Harrison Hotel & move to Rocky Point Motel, 20 miles outside Clearwater, Florida
Dutch Premier De Quay announces secret talks with Indonesia
Dutch Premier De Quay announces secret talks with Indonesia
Yugoslavia grants 1,000 prisoners amnesty
Yugoslavia grants 1,000 prisoners amnesty
Disarmament conference opens in Geneva without France
Disarmament conference opens in Geneva without France
Donald Jackson of Canada is 1st to land a triple lutz ice skate jump
Donald Jackson of Canada is 1st to land a triple lutz ice skate jump
1st launching of Titan 2-rocket
1st launching of Titan 2-rocket
Archbishop Suenens of Mechelen-Brussels appointed cardinal
Leo Jozef Suenens (16 July 1904 – 6 May 1996) was a Belgian Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels from 1961 to 1979.
Sjoukje Dijkstra becomes world champion figure skater
Sjoukje Dijkstra becomes world champion figure skater
Dutch RC bishop Beckers declares himself in favor of birth control
Dutch RC bishop Beckers declares himself in favor of birth control
French OAS-leader ex-general Jouhaud arrested
French OAS-leader ex-general Jouhaud arrested
US Supreme Court backs 1-man-1-vote apportionment of seats in state legistature
US Supreme Court backs 1-man-1-vote apportionment of seats in state legistature
Ann Jellicoe's play "Knack" premieres in London
Ann Jellicoe's play "Knack" premieres in London
Argentine President Arturo Frondizi flees from the army
Arturo Frondizi Ércoli (Paso de los Libres, October 28, 1908 – Buenos Aires, April 18, 1995) was an Argentine lawyer, journalist, teacher, statesman, and politician.
"Eye of the Needle", a revolving restaurant, opens atop the Space Needle at the Century 21 Exposition (World's Fair) in
"Eye of the Needle", a revolving restaurant, opens atop the Space Needle at the Century 21 Exposition (World's Fair) in Seattle, Washington; designed by architect John Graham, Jr [1]
Herb Gardner's "Thousand Clowns" premieres in NYC
Herb Gardner's "Thousand Clowns" premieres in NYC
Indian cricketer Polly Umrigar slams 172 not out vs West Indies at Port-of-Spain in 248 minutes
Indian cricketer Polly Umrigar slams 172 not out vs West Indies at Port-of-Spain in 248 minutes
Accords of Evian (Algeria) accepted by referendum in France
French Algeria, also known as Colonial Algeria, was the period of Algerian history when the country was a colony and later an integral part of France.
52,564 fans attend first MLB game at LA's Dodger Stadium at Chavez Ravine, a 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds
52,564 fans attend first MLB game at LA's Dodger Stadium at Chavez Ravine, a 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds
New York Mets make a losing debut
The history of the New York Mets began in 1962 when the team was introduced as part of the National League (and MLB)'s first expansion of the 20th century.
San Mateo County withdraws from BART (San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit) district
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area in California.
Demonstration for sovereign status of New Guinea in Amsterdam
Demonstration for sovereign status of New Guinea in Amsterdam
US national debt above $300,000,000,000
US national debt above $300,000,000,000
Brazil nationalizes US businesses
Brazil nationalizes US businesses
Century 21 Exposition opens in Seattle, Washington
The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) was a world's fair held April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962, in Seattle, Washington, United States.
NY Mets tiea NL record by losing 9 straight to start season
NY Mets tiea NL record by losing 9 straight to start season
New York Mets win their 1st game ever, after starting the season with nine losses, beating Pirates 9-1
New York Mets win their 1st game ever, after starting the season with nine losses, beating Pirates 9-1
First Lockheed A-12 undergoes taxi testing
First Lockheed A-12 undergoes taxi testing
Cleveland sends Harry Chiti to the Mets for a player to be named later; on June 15, the Mets send Chiti back to Clevelan
Cleveland sends Harry Chiti to the Mets for a player to be named later; on June 15, the Mets send Chiti back to Cleveland
First Lockheed A-12 flight
The Lockheed A-12 is a retired high-altitude, Mach 3+ reconnaissance aircraft built for the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) by Lockheed's Skunk Works, based on the designs of Clarence...
Arnold Wesker's "Chips with Everything" premieres in London
Chips with Everything is a 1962 play by Arnold Wesker. The play shows class attitudes at the time by examining the life of a corporal.
16th Tony Awards: "A Man For All Seasons" (play) & "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" (musical) win
The 16th Annual Tony Awards took place on April 29, 1962, in the Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom in New York City.
1st French underground nuclear test in the Sahara at Ecker, Algeria
1st French underground nuclear test in the Sahara at Ecker, Algeria
French paramilitary and terrorist organization the Secret Army organization (OAS) strikes in Algeria
French paramilitary and terrorist organization the Secret Army organization (OAS) strikes in Algeria
Express train crashes into the wreckage of a commuter train and a freight train, killing 163 and injuring 400 in Tokyo,
Express train crashes into the wreckage of a commuter train and a freight train, killing 163 and injuring 400 in Tokyo, Japan
US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
1st nuclear warhead fired from Polaris submarine (Ethan Allen)
1st nuclear warhead fired from Polaris submarine (Ethan Allen)
Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction awarded to Theodore H. White for "The Making of the President 1960"
Theodore Harold White was an American political journalist and historian, first known for his 1946 best-seller Thunder Out of China, reporting from China during World War II and then the Making of...
1st Atlas Centaur Launch
The Centaur is a family of rocket-propelled upper stages that has been in use since 1962. It is currently produced by United Launch Alliance (ULA) in two main versions.
Laser beam successfully bounced off Moon for 1st time
Laser beam successfully bounced off Moon for 1st time
Grevelingen dam closes in major project to protect the southwest of the Netherlands from flooding
Grevelingen dam closes in major project to protect the southwest of the Netherlands from flooding
Ossie Davis' comedic stage farce "Purlie Victorious", starring the playwright, closes the Longacre, Theatre, NYC, after
Ossie Davis' comedic stage farce "Purlie Victorious", starring the playwright, closes the Longacre, Theatre, NYC, after 261 performances
US marines arrive in Laos
US marines arrive in Laos
Marin County withdraws from BART district
Marin County withdraws from BART district
"John Birch Society" single by Chad Mitchell Trio hits #99
The Chad Mitchell Trio, later known as The Mitchell Trio, were an American vocal group whose peak years were during the 1960s.
Three more Cleveland HRs set the AL record for most HRs (26) over 8 games
Three more Cleveland HRs set the AL record for most HRs (26) over 8 games
15th Cannes Film Festival: "Keeper of Promises" directed by Anselmo Duarte wins the Palme d'Or
15th Cannes Film Festival: "Keeper of Promises" directed by Anselmo Duarte wins the Palme d'Or
Joe Pepitone 2nd NY Yankee to hit 2 HRs in 1 inning (Joe DiMaggio)
Joe Pepitone 2nd NY Yankee to hit 2 HRs in 1 inning (Joe DiMaggio)
US performs nuclear test at Christmas Island (atmospheric)
High-altitude nuclear explosions are the result of nuclear weapons testing within the upper layers of the Earth's atmosphere and in outer space.
Suit alleging de facto school segregation filed in Rochester, NY
Suit alleging de facto school segregation filed in Rochester, NY
4th Grammy Awards: "Moon River", Peter Nero win
The 4th Annual Grammy Awards were held on May 29, 1962, at Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1961. Henry Mancini won 5 awards.
69 killed in bus crash in Ahmedabad, India
69 killed in bus crash in Ahmedabad, India
"Tell It To Groucho" last airs on CBS-TV
"Tell It To Groucho" last airs on CBS-TV
Oscar 2 (ham radio satellite) launched into Earth orbit
OSCAR 1 (Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio 1, also known as OSCAR 1) is the first amateur radio satellite launched by Project OSCAR into low Earth orbit.
Air France Boeing 707 crashes on takeoff from Paris, kills 130
Air France Boeing 707 crashes on takeoff from Paris, kills 130
Jim Beatty runs world record 2 mile (8:29.8)
Jim Beatty runs world record 2 mile (8:29.8)
A one-day record 54 home runs hit in baseball
A one-day record 54 home runs hit in baseball
Laos Prince Souvanna Phouma forms coalition government
Prince Souvanna Phouma was the leader of the neutralist faction and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Laos several times (1951–1954, 1956–1958, 1960, and 1962–1975).
Albert DeSalvo, better known as the Boston Strangler, murders Anna Slesers, his first victim
Albert Henry DeSalvo (September 3, 1931 – November 25, 1973), also known as the Green Man or the Measuring Man, was an American murderer and rapist who was active in Boston, Massachusetts, in the...
Phillies score 10 runs in an inning against Reds en route to 13-8 win
Phillies score 10 runs in an inning against Reds en route to 13-8 win
2 US army officers killed in Saigon
2 US army officers killed in Saigon
USAF Major Robert M. White takes X-15 to 75,190 m
USAF Major Robert M. White takes X-15 to 75,190 m
First test flight of a hovercraft
A hovercraft (pl.: also hovercraft), also known as an air-cushion vehicle or ACV, is an amphibious craft capable of travelling over land, water, mud, ice, and various other surfaces. Hovercraft use...
Suvanna Phuma forms government in Laos
Suvanna Phuma forms government in Laos
Outfielder Jack Reed hits his only MLB home run in the 22nd-inning as NY Yankees edge Detroit Tigers, 9-7 in slowest ext
Outfielder Jack Reed hits his only MLB home run in the 22nd-inning as NY Yankees edge Detroit Tigers, 9-7 in slowest extra-inning game in league history; 7:00 hours
İnönü government forms in Turkey
The 26th government of Turkey (20 November 1961 – 25 June 1962), also known as the first coalition government of Turkey and the eight government of İsmet İnönü, was the first civilian government...
Blacks begin passive resistance in Cairo Ill
Blacks begin passive resistance in Cairo Ill
Dutch soccer clubs Rapid JC and Roda Sports merge to form Roda JC Kerkrade; KNVB Cup winners 1996–97, 1999–2000
Dutch soccer clubs Rapid JC and Roda Sports merge to form Roda JC Kerkrade; KNVB Cup winners 1996–97, 1999–2000
Thalidomide drug banned in Netherlands
Thalidomide drug banned in Netherlands
First flight of the Vickers (British Aerospace) VC-10 long-range airliner
The Vickers VC10 is a retired mid-sized, narrow-body long-range British jet airliner designed and built by Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft) Ltd and first flown at Brooklands, Surrey, in 1962.
French Foreign Legion leaves Algeria
French Foreign Legion leaves Algeria
LA Dodgers' future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax no-hits New York Mets, 5-0; first of 4 career no-hitters t
LA Dodgers' future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax no-hits New York Mets, 5-0; first of 4 career no-hitters thrown by Koufax
Algeria votes for independence from France
An independence referendum was held in French Algeria on 1 July 1962. It followed French approval of the Évian Accords in an April referendum.
Algerian Revolution against French rule ends (Algeria gains independence on 5th July)
The People's National Army (PNA) is the military of the Algerian republic. It is the direct successor of the National Liberation Army (ALN), the armed wing of the nationalist National Liberation...
KIKU (now KHNL) TV channel 13 in Honolulu, HI (IND) 1st broadcast
KIKU (now KHNL) TV channel 13 in Honolulu, HI (IND) 1st broadcast
Algeria gains independence after 132 years of French rule
French Algeria, also known as Colonial Algeria, was the period of Algerian history when the country was a colony and later an integral part of France.
Emir Said al-Djazairi takes van Algerian throne in Syria
Emir Said al-Djazairi takes van Algerian throne in Syria
"The Stripper", an instrumental single by trombonist David Rose and his Orchestra goes to No. 1 in the US
"The Stripper", an instrumental single by trombonist David Rose and his Orchestra goes to No. 1 in the US
Brothers Hank and Tommie Aaron hit home runs in the same inning
Brothers Hank and Tommie Aaron hit home runs in the same inning
First two-manned craft in space (USSR)
First two-manned craft in space (USSR)
Indonesian parachutist land on New Guinea
Indonesian parachutist land on New Guinea
Borehole for Mont Blanc tunnel finished
Borehole for Mont Blanc tunnel finished
Algeria becomes member of Arab League
Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
Robert White in X-15 sets an altitude record of 108 km (354,300 ft)
Robert White in X-15 sets an altitude record of 108 km (354,300 ft)
Hungarian communist party expels Rákosi & Gero
Hungarian communist party expels Rákosi & Gero
Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 13th Symphony
Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 13th Symphony
civil right activists jailed after demonstration in Albany, Georgia
civil right activists jailed after demonstration in Albany, Georgia
1st US Venus probe, Mariner 1, fails at lift-off
1st US Venus probe, Mariner 1, fails at lift-off
The International Agreement on the Neutrality of Laos is signed
The International Agreement on the Neutrality of Laos was an international agreement signed in Geneva on July 23, 1962, between 14 states, including Laos, as a result of the International Conference...
Maria Oeljanov, first airship with nuclear missiles, arrives in Cuba
Maria Oeljanov, first airship with nuclear missiles, arrives in Cuba
Mariner 2 launches to Venus for a flyby mission
Mariner 2 (Mariner-Venus 1962), an American space probe to Venus, was the first robotic space probe to report successfully from a planetary encounter.
19 die in a train crash in Steelton, Pennsylvania
19 die in a train crash in Steelton, Pennsylvania
England fast bowler Brian Statham becomes Test cricket's leading wicket-taker with a world-record tally of 237 as Austra
England fast bowler Brian Statham becomes Test cricket's leading wicket-taker with a world-record tally of 237 as Australian wicketkeeper Barry Shepherd is caught by Fred Trueman for 10 in the drawn fourth Test in Adelaide
Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill Monbouquette no-hits the Chicago White Sox in a 1-0 win at White Sox Park
The 1965 Boston Red Sox season was the 65th season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history.
29th Chicago College All-Star Game at Soldier Field: Green Bay 42, All-Stars 20 (65,000 attendees)
29th Chicago College All-Star Game at Soldier Field: Green Bay 42, All-Stars 20 (65,000 attendees)
Jamaica becomes independent after 300 years of British rule
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi). It is a popular tourism and resort destination.
USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
USSR conducts a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR
USSR conducts a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR
Andrian Nikolayev becomes the third Russian in space aboard Vostok 3
Andrian Nikolayev becomes the third Russian in space aboard Vostok 3
Russia launches Vostok 4 with Pavel Popovich, who lands safely on August 15
Russia launches Vostok 4 with Pavel Popovich, who lands safely on August 15
A US mail truck in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is robbed of more than $1.5 million
The 2010 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts was a special election held on January 19, 2010, in order to fill the Massachusetts Class I United States Senate seat for the remainder...
Netherlands and Indonesia sign accord over New Guinea
The New York Agreement, officially the Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands Concerning West New Guinea, is an agreement signed by the Kingdom of the...
East German border guards shoot and kill Peter Fechter, 18, as he attempts to cross the Berlin Wall into the western sec
East German border guards shoot and kill Peter Fechter, 18, as he attempts to cross the Berlin Wall into the western sector
Peter, Paul & Mary release their first hit, "If I Had a Hammer"
"If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)" is a protest song written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays.
Homer Blancos plays his finest round in golf, shooting a 55
Homer Blancos plays his finest round in golf, shooting a 55
USSR performs a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, Soviet Union
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Verne Gagne defeats Mister M (Doctor X) in Minneapolis to become NWA champion
Verne Gagne defeats Mister M (Doctor X) in Minneapolis to become NWA champion
First Europe-US live TV program via Telstar
First Europe-US live TV program via Telstar
USSR performs a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR
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Minnesota Twins' Jack Kralick no-hits KC A's 1-0
Minnesota Twins' Jack Kralick no-hits KC A's 1-0
Mariner 2, the first probe to fly by Venus, is launched
Mariner 2 (Mariner-Venus 1962), an American space probe to Venus, was the first robotic space probe to report successfully from a planetary encounter.
55.9 cm of rainfall recorded in Hackberry, Louisiana (state record)
55.9 cm of rainfall recorded in Hackberry, Louisiana (state record)
Some provisions of Kuwaiti constitution are suspended
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Japan conducts a test of the NAMC YS-11, its first aircraft since the war and its only successful commercial aircraft be
Japan conducts a test of the NAMC YS-11, its first aircraft since the war and its only successful commercial aircraft before or after the war
Trinidad & Tobago gain independence from Britain (National Day) with Eric Williams as first Prime Minister
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12,000 die in an earthquake in western Iran
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St. Louis first baseman Stan Musial's records his 3,516th hit in Cards' 4-3 loss v NY Mets; overtakes Tris Speaker into
St. Louis first baseman Stan Musial's records his 3,516th hit in Cards' 4-3 loss v NY Mets; overtakes Tris Speaker into 2nd place behind Ty Cobb on the MLB all-time list
Cubs' Ken Hubbs sets second base record for consecutive errorless games at 78 and consecutive errorless chances at 418;
Cubs' Ken Hubbs sets second base record for consecutive errorless games at 78 and consecutive errorless chances at 418; he errors in the fourth
US performs a nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
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Chinese troops exceed the McMahon Line (Tibet-India boundary)
Chinese troops exceed the McMahon Line (Tibet-India boundary)
Soviet economist Liberman pleads for autonomous businesses
Soviet economist Liberman pleads for autonomous businesses
KLRN TV channel 9 in San Antonio, TX (PBS) begins broadcasting
KLRN TV channel 9 in San Antonio, TX (PBS) begins broadcasting
KVCR TV channel 24 in San Bernardino, CA (PBS) begins broadcasting
KVCR TV channel 24 in San Bernardino, CA (PBS) begins broadcasting
Washington Senator Tom Cheney strikes out a record 21 Orioles in a 16-inning game
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US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Australia's 1st entry in America's Cup yacht race (US wins)
Australia's 1st entry in America's Cup yacht race (US wins)
Brian Kilby wins the marathon in 2:23:18.8 at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Brian Kilby wins the marathon in 2:23:18.8 at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Justice Department files first suit to end segregation in public schools
Justice Department files first suit to end segregation in public schools
Bob Aspromonte sets a National League third baseman record of 57 consecutive errorless games
Bob Aspromonte sets a National League third baseman record of 57 consecutive errorless games
USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
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LA Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills breaks Ty Cobb's 1915 MLB steals record, recording his 97th steal on his way to 104
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Martin Walser's play "Eiche und Angora" premieres in Berlin
Martin Walser's play "Eiche und Angora" premieres in Berlin
KWSU TV channel 10 in Pullman, Washington (PBS) begins broadcasting
KWSU TV channel 10 in Pullman, Washington (PBS) begins broadcasting
"New Painting of Common Objects" exhibition at Pasadena Art Museum opens, becoming the first show on American Pop Art
"New Painting of Common Objects" exhibition at Pasadena Art Museum opens, becoming the first show on American Pop Art
LA Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills becomes first player in MLB history to steal 100 bases (en route to 104)
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Military uprising under Col. Abdullah as-Sallal in North Yemen
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"Brighter Day" last airs on CBS-TV daytime
"Brighter Day" last airs on CBS-TV daytime
"Green Onions" single by Booker T & MG's peaks at #3
"Green Onions" is an instrumental composition recorded in 1962 by Booker T. & the M.G.'s.
San Francisco Giants beat rival LA Dodgers 8-7 in 4 hours and 18 minutes in Game 2 of the NL tie-break series; it is the
San Francisco Giants beat rival LA Dodgers 8-7 in 4 hours and 18 minutes in Game 2 of the NL tie-break series; it is the longest 9-inning game in MLB history; Giants win series 2-1
SF Giants (103-62) beat rivals LA Dodgers (102-63) 6-4 in season-ending NL pennant decider; Dodgers set MLB record for s
SF Giants (103-62) beat rivals LA Dodgers (102-63) 6-4 in season-ending NL pennant decider; Dodgers set MLB record for season attendance at 2,755,184
USAF Maj Robert A Rushworth takes X-15 to 32,300m
USAF Maj Robert A Rushworth takes X-15 to 32,300m
US performs an atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
US performs an atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
USSR performs a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR
USSR performs a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR
Algeria is admitted as the 109th member of the United Nations
Algeria is admitted as the 109th member of the United Nations
Battles to decide the Algeria-Morocco boundary kill 130
Battles to decide the Algeria-Morocco boundary kill 130
Indians assault Chinese positions in North India attack
Indians assault Chinese positions in North India attack
1st appearance of a Gabor sister on Merv Griffin Show
1st appearance of a Gabor sister on Merv Griffin Show
Infamous Columbus Day Storm strikes the U.S. Pacific Northwest with record wind velocities; 46 dead and at least U.S. $2
Infamous Columbus Day Storm strikes the U.S. Pacific Northwest with record wind velocities; 46 dead and at least U.S. $230 million in damages
Houston Oiler George Blanda throws for 6 TD passes vs NY Titans 56-17
Houston Oiler George Blanda throws for 6 TD passes vs NY Titans 56-17
Byron R. White is appointed to the US Supreme Court
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Byron R. White becomes a Supreme Court Justice
Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White (June 8, 1917 – April 15, 2002) was an American lawyer and professional football halfback who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States...
The Beatles make their live television debut, appearing on Manchester's local "People And Places" program, performing "S
The Beatles make their live television debut, appearing on Manchester's local "People And Places" program, performing "Some Other Guy" and their new single "Love Me Do"
US performs a nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs a nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Chinese army lands in India
Chinese army lands in India
JFK receives Ugandan Prime Minister Milton Obote
JFK receives Ugandan Prime Minister Milton Obote
th member of UN admitted (Uganda)
th member of UN admitted (Uganda)
NY Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle passes for 7 touchdowns vs. Washington Redskins in a 49-34 win
NY Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle passes for 7 touchdowns vs. Washington Redskins in a 49-34 win
US performs a atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
US performs a atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
Greece enters European Common Market
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SF Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores 72 points in 127-115 defeat to LA Lakers at LA Memorial Sports Arena; then 4t
SF Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores 72 points in 127-115 defeat to LA Lakers at LA Memorial Sports Arena; then 4th-highest point total in NBA history; remains 6th highest game total
US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
BART bond issue just gets by with a 66.9% favorable vote
BART bond issue just gets by with a 66.9% favorable vote
Edward W. Brooke (R) elected attorney general of Massachusetts
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Chicago Black Hawks Glenn Hall sets NHL record of 503 consecutive games as goalie
Chicago Black Hawks Glenn Hall sets NHL record of 503 consecutive games as goalie
Columbia Records completes a three-night live recording of Barbra Streisand at the Bon Soir nightclub in Greenwich Villa
Columbia Records completes a three-night live recording of Barbra Streisand at the Bon Soir nightclub in Greenwich Village, NYC, for her debut album; technical issues force them to shelve the release and bring her to a studio to record
Canada's government orders the nickel changed back to round shape
Canada's government orders the nickel changed back to round shape
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Kuwait's National Assembly ratifies the Constitution of Kuwait
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Kuwait adopts constitution (1st, Islamitic)
Kuwait adopts constitution (1st, Islamitic)
NBA San Francisco Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores 73 points in 127-111 win over New York Knicks at Madison Squar
NBA San Francisco Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores 73 points in 127-111 win over New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
USSR agrees to remove remaining Ilyushin Il-28 bomber jets from Cuba, US lifts blockade
USSR agrees to remove remaining Ilyushin Il-28 bomber jets from Cuba, US lifts blockade
The Chinese People's Liberation Army declares a unilateral cease-fire in the Sino-Indian War.
The Sino-Indian War, also known as the China–India War or the Indo-China War, was an armed conflict between China and India that took place from October to November 1962.
7th British Empire Games and Commonwealth Games open in Perth, Australia
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Last of Dutch military leave New Guinea
Last of Dutch military leave New Guinea
WBJA (now WMGC) TV channel 34 in Binghamton, NY (ABC) 1st broadcast
WBJA (now WMGC) TV channel 34 in Binghamton, NY (ABC) 1st broadcast
Caribbean Air Transport Me NV (CLTM Airlines) forms
Caribbean Air Transport Me NV (CLTM Airlines) forms
1st Boeing 727 jet rolls out of assembly plant in Renton, Washington [1]
1st Boeing 727 jet rolls out of assembly plant in Renton, Washington [1]
Telegraph communication between Netherlands and Indonesia is restored
Telegraph communication between Netherlands and Indonesia is restored
Great Britain and France decide to build the Concorde supersonic airliner jointly
Great Britain and France decide to build the Concorde supersonic airliner jointly
Classifications in minor league baseball are overhauled: Eastern and South Atlantic Leagues are promoted from Class A to
Classifications in minor league baseball are overhauled: Eastern and South Atlantic Leagues are promoted from Class A to Class AA; Classes B, C, and D are abolished, with those leagues being promoted to Class A
NFL Draft: Terry Baker from Oregon State first pick by Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area.
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US abandons Skybolt ballistic missile program
US abandons Skybolt ballistic missile program
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
-day newspaper strike begins in NYC
-day newspaper strike begins in NYC
"I Can Get It For You Wholesale" closes on Broadway
"I Can Get It For You Wholesale" closes on Broadway
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Relay 1 communication satellite launched
Relay 1 communication satellite launched
Mariner 2 makes 1st US fly-by of another planet (Venus)
Mariner 2 makes 1st US fly-by of another planet (Venus)
NY Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle sets NFL season touchdown pass record at 33 with 6 touchdowns vs Dallas in 41-31 win
NY Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle sets NFL season touchdown pass record at 33 with 6 touchdowns vs Dallas in 41-31 win
Beatles 1st British TV appearance on "People & Places"
Beatles 1st British TV appearance on "People & Places"
Ballon d'Or: Dukler Prague midfielder Josef Masopust wins award for best European football player; beats Benfica striker
Ballon d'Or: Dukler Prague midfielder Josef Masopust wins award for best European football player; beats Benfica striker Eusébio and FC Köln defender Karl-Heinz Schnellinger
Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 13 premieres at the Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory in Moscow
The Symphony No. 13 in B♭ minor, Op. 113 for bass soloist, bass chorus, and large orchestra was composed by Dmitri Shostakovich in 1962.
Nyasaland secedes from Rhodesia & Nyasaland
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Angolin leaves Comecon
Angolin leaves Comecon
1,000,000th NBA point is scored
1,000,000th NBA point is scored
AFL Championship, Jeppesen Stadium, Houston: Dallas Texans beat Houston Oilers, 20-17; Tommy Brooker lands winning 25-ya
AFL Championship, Jeppesen Stadium, Houston: Dallas Texans beat Houston Oilers, 20-17; Tommy Brooker lands winning 25-yard field goal in overtime
USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Dmitri Shostakovich's opera "Katerina Ismailova" premieres at the Stanislavski-Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre, in
Dmitri Shostakovich's opera "Katerina Ismailova" premieres at the Stanislavski-Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre, in Moscow, USSR
28th Heisman Trophy Award: Terry Baker, Oregon State (QB)
28th Heisman Trophy Award: Terry Baker, Oregon State (QB)
UN troops occupies Elizabethstad Katanga
UN troops occupies Elizabethstad Katanga
"Match Game" debuts on NBC with host Gene Rayburn
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Michael Houser is born
Michael Houser is born
Jim Carrey is born
Jim Carrey, American american actor, known for canadian and american actor, was born on 1962-01-17. James Eugene Carrey is a Canadian and American actor and comedian.
Ismail Haniyeh is born
Ismail Haniyeh, Palestinian palestinian politician, known for palestinian politician, was born on 1962-01-29.
Clint Black is born
Clint Black, American musician, known for american country musician, was born on 1962-02-04. Clint Patrick Black is an American country music singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and record producer.
Axl Rose is born
Axl Rose musician, known for american singer, was born on 1962-02-06. W. Axl Rose ( AK-səl; born William Bruce Rose Jr., February 6, 1962) is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead…
Garth Brooks is born
Garth Brooks, American musician, known for american country singer, was born on 1962-02-07. Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country singer and songwriter.
Hana Mandlikova is born
Hana Mandlikova is born
Steve Irwin is born
Steve Irwin, Australian zookeeper, known for australian zookeeper, was born on 1962-02-22.
James Worthy is born
James Worthy, American athlete, known for american basketball player, was born on 1962-02-27. James Ager Worthy is an American former professional basketball player.
Ray Mancini is born
Ray Mancini, American athlete, known for american boxer, was born on 1962-03-04. Ray Mancini, better known as "Boom Boom" Mancini, is an American former professional boxer who competed professionally…
Susan Boyle is born
Susan Boyle, Scottish musician, known for scottish singer, was born on 1962-04-01.
Christopher Meloni is born
Christopher Meloni, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1962-04-02. Christopher Peter Meloni is an American actor.
Eddie Murphy is born
Eddie Murphy, American comedian, actor, and singer, known for american comedian, actor, and singer, was born on 1962-04-03. Edward Regan Murphy is an American comedian, actor, and singer.
Robert Carlyle is born
Robert Carlyle, Scottish actor, known for scottish actor, was born on 1962-04-14. Robert Carlyle is a Scottish actor.
Don Mattingly is born
Don Mattingly, American athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1962-04-20.
Isiah Thomas is born
Isiah Thomas, American athlete, known for american basketball player and coach, was born on 1962-04-30.
George Clooney is born
George Clooney, American actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1962-05-06. George Timothy Clooney is an American and French actor and filmmaker.
Dennis Rodman is born
Dennis Rodman, American athlete, known for american basketball player, was born on 1962-05-13. Dennis Keith Rodman is an American former professional basketball player.
Enya is born
Enya, Irish musician, known for irish singer, was born on 1962-05-17. Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin, known mononymously as Enya, is an Irish singer and composer.
Melissa Etheridge is born
Melissa Etheridge, American musician, known for american singer-songwriter, was born on 1962-05-29. Melissa Lou Etheridge is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist.
Paul Coffey is born
Paul Coffey, Canadian athlete, known for canadian ice hockey player, was born on 1962-06-01.
Michael J. Fox is born
Michael J. Fox canadian-american actor and activist, known for canadian-american actor and activist, was born on 1962-06-09. Michael Andrew Fox, known professionally as Michael J.
Boy George is born
Boy George, British musician, known for british musician, was born on 1962-06-14. George Alan O'Dowd, known professionally as Boy George, is a British musician, songwriter and DJ who rose to fame as…
Joko Widodo is born
Joko Widodo is born
Ricky Gervais is born
Ricky Gervais, English comedian, known for english comedian, was born on 1962-06-25.
Greg LeMond is born
Greg LeMond is born
Carl Lewis is born
Carl Lewis, American athlete, known for american track and field athlete, was born on 1962-07-01.
Forest Whitaker is born
Forest Whitaker, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1962-07-15. Forest Steven Whitaker is an American actor, filmmaker, and activist.
Woody Harrelson is born
Woody Harrelson, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1962-07-23. Woodrow Tracy Harrelson is an American actor.
Laurence Fishburne is born
Laurence Fishburne, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1962-07-30. Laurence John Fishburne III is an American actor.
Barack Obama is born
Barack Obama is born
John Key is born
John Key is born
Billy Ray Cyrus is born
Billy Ray Cyrus, American musician, known for american country singer and actor, was born on 1962-08-25. William Ray Cyrus ( SY-rəs; born August 25, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter and actor.
Dan Marino is born
Dan Marino athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1962-09-15. Daniel Constantine Marino Jr.
Martin Crowe is born
Martin Crowe, New Zealand athlete, known for new zealand cricketer, was born on 1962-09-22.
Jon Secada is born
Jon Secada, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1962-10-04. Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez, better known as Jon Secada, is a Cuban-born American singer.
Steve Young is born
Steve Young, American athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1962-10-11.
Yahya Sinwar is born
Yahya Sinwar, Palestinian palestinian militant and politician, known for palestinian militant and politician, was born on 1962-10-29.
Dmitry Muratov is born
Dmitry Muratov, Russian journalist, known for russian journalist, was born on 1962-10-30.
Peter Jackson is born
Peter Jackson, New Zealand zealand filmmaker, known for new zealand filmmaker, was born on 1962-10-31. Sir Peter Robert Jackson is a New Zealand filmmaker.
Nadia Comăneci is born
Nadia Comăneci, Romanian athlete, known for romanian gymnast, was born on 1962-11-12. Nadia Elena Comăneci Conner is a retired Romanian gymnast.
Frank Bruno is born
Frank Bruno, British athlete, known for english boxer, was born on 1962-11-16. Franklin Roy Horatio Bruno is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1996.
Chanda Kochhar is born
Chanda Kochhar, Indian businesswoman, known for indian businesswoman, was born on 1962-11-17. Chanda Kochhar is an Indian banker.
Meg Ryan is born
Meg Ryan, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1962-11-19. Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra, known professionally as Meg Ryan, is an American actress.
Alfonso Cuarón is born
Alfonso Cuarón, Mexican filmmaker, known for mexican filmmaker, was born on 1962-11-28. Alfonso Cuarón Orozco is a Mexican filmmaker.
Imad Mughniyeh is born
Imad Mughniyeh, Lebanese lebanese militant leader, known for lebanese militant leader, was born on 1962-12-07.
Uhuru Kenyatta is born
Uhuru Kenyatta is born
Charles "Lucky" Luciano dies
Charles "Lucky" Luciano, Italian american mobster, known for italian american mobster, died on 1962-01-26. Charles "Lucky" Luciano was an Italian gangster who operated mainly in the United States.
Georgios Papanicolaou dies
Georgios Papanicolaou, Greek pathologist, known for greek pathologist, died on 1962-02-19.
A. E. Douglass dies
A. E. Douglass dies
Events
John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit Earth aboard Friendship 7
John Herschel Glenn Jr. (July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016) was an American Marine Corps aviator, astronaut, businessman, and politician.
Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points, the most ever by an NBA player in a single game, in the Warriors
Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points, the most ever by an NBA player in a single game, in the Warriors' 169-147 win over the NY Knicks in Hershey; 36-of-63 from the field, 28-of-32 from the free-throw line
Five research groups announce the discovery of antimatter
Five research groups announce the discovery of antimatter
Stan Musial scores his 1,869th run, setting a new National League record
Stan Musial scores his 1,869th run, setting a new National League record
Massachusetts Institute of Technology sends a TV signal by satellite for the first time from California to Massachusetts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology sends a TV signal by satellite for the first time from California to Massachusetts
American actress Natalie Wood (23) divorces American actor Robert Wagner (30) after almost 5 years of marriage; they rem
American actress Natalie Wood (23) divorces American actor Robert Wagner (30) after almost 5 years of marriage; they remarry in 1972
Canadian actor Christopher Plummer (32) weds second wife, British columnist Patricia Lewis at the Marylebone Registry of
Canadian actor Christopher Plummer (32) weds second wife, British columnist Patricia Lewis at the Marylebone Registry office in London
The Beatles sign their first contract with EMI Parlophone
The English rock band The Beatles auditioned for Decca Records at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, north London, on 1 January 1962.
Princess Sophia of Greece weds Don Juan Carlos of Spain
Princess Sophia of Greece weds Don Juan Carlos of Spain
Ray Charles' cover of Don Gibson's "I Can't Stop Loving You", from his influential crossover album "Modern Sounds in Cou
Ray Charles' cover of Don Gibson's "I Can't Stop Loving You", from his influential crossover album "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" hits #1 on Billboard
NFL Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers (19) weds his high school sweetheart Linda McNeil
NFL Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers (19) weds his high school sweetheart Linda McNeil
Film "Lolita" is released, based on Vladimir Nabokov's novel, directed by Stanley Kubrick, and starring James Mason and
Film "Lolita" is released, based on Vladimir Nabokov's novel, directed by Stanley Kubrick, and starring James Mason and Sue Lyon
US Open Men's Golf, Oakmont CC: Jack Nicklaus wins his first major title by 3 strokes in an 18-hole playoff with Arnold
US Open Men's Golf, Oakmont CC: Jack Nicklaus wins his first major title by 3 strokes in an 18-hole playoff with Arnold Palmer
American actress-singer Jane Froman (54) weds college friend Rowland Smith
American actress-singer Jane Froman (54) weds college friend Rowland Smith
Rolling Stones' first performance at the Marquee Club in London
The Marquee Club was a music venue in London, England, that opened in 1958 with a range of jazz and skiffle acts.
Actor Jack Lemmon (37) weds actress and model Felicia Farr (29) in Paris, France
Actor Jack Lemmon (37) weds actress and model Felicia Farr (29) in Paris, France
British "Beatles" musician John Lennon (21) weds British art school girlfriend Cynthia Powell (22); divorce in 1968
John Winston Ono Lennon was an English musician and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles.
American actress Janet Leigh (35) divorces American actor Tony Curtis (37) after 10 years of marriage
American actress Janet Leigh (35) divorces American actor Tony Curtis (37) after 10 years of marriage
ABC's first color TV series, "The Jetsons," created by Hanna-Barbera, premieres
The Jetsons is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. It originally aired in prime time from September 23, 1962, to March 17, 1963, on ABC, then later aired in reruns via...
"Dr. No," the first James Bond film based on the novel by Ian Fleming and starring Sean Connery and Ursula Andress, prem
"Dr. No," the first James Bond film based on the novel by Ian Fleming and starring Sean Connery and Ursula Andress, premieres in London
The Beatles release their first record, "Love Me Do"
"Love Me Do" is the debut single by the English rock band the Beatles, backed by "P.S. I Love You".
Second Vatican Council (21st ecumenical) is convened by Pope John XXIII
The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, commonly known as the Second Vatican Council or Vatican II, was the 21st and most recent ecumenical council of the Catholic Church.
Cuban Missile Crisis begins as US President John F. Kennedy is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles i
Cuban Missile Crisis begins as US President John F. Kennedy is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba
James Watson (US), Francis Crick (UK), and Maurice Wilkins (UK) win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their
James Watson (US), Francis Crick (UK), and Maurice Wilkins (UK) win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work in determining the structure of DNA [1]
US President John F. Kennedy makes a live television address about Soviet missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval bloc
US President John F. Kennedy makes a live television address about Soviet missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval blockade on Cuba, beginning the Cuban Missile Crisis
Soviet ships approach but stop short of the US blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis, also known as the October Crisis in Cuba, or the Caribbean Crisis, was a 13-day confrontation between the governments of the United States and the Soviet Union, when...
"The Manchurian Candidate," directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey, is released
The Manchurian Candidate is a 1962 American neo-noir political thriller film directed and produced by John Frankenheimer.
US Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson demands USSR UN representative Valerian Zorin answer concerns about Cuban missil
US Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson demands USSR UN representative Valerian Zorin answer concerns about Cuban missile bases, saying, "I am prepared to wait for my answer until hell freezes over"
Black Saturday during the Cuban Missile Crisis: An American spy plane is shot down over Cuba and the navy drops warning
Black Saturday during the Cuban Missile Crisis: An American spy plane is shot down over Cuba and the navy drops warning depth charges on Soviet submarines
The horror film "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?," based on the novel by Henry Farrell, directed by Robert Aldrich, and
The horror film "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?," based on the novel by Henry Farrell, directed by Robert Aldrich, and starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, is released
David Lean's film "Lawrence of Arabia", based on life of T. E. Lawrence and starring Peter O'Toole, premieres at Odeon L
David Lean's film "Lawrence of Arabia", based on life of T. E. Lawrence and starring Peter O'Toole, premieres at Odeon Leicester Square (Academy Awards Best Picture 1963)
"To Kill a Mockingbird", a film adaptation of the novel by Harper Lee, directed by Robert Mulligan and starring Gregory
"To Kill a Mockingbird", a film adaptation of the novel by Harper Lee, directed by Robert Mulligan and starring Gregory Peck, is released (Gregory Peck - Best Actor Academy Awards 1963)
Primetime series "Password" with Allen Ludden premieres on CBS
Primetime series "Password" with Allen Ludden premieres on CBS
Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome, a multi-purpose domed stadium, in Houston, Texas
The NRG Astrodome, formerly and also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, is the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas, United States.
First automated (unmanned) subway train in New York City
First automated (unmanned) subway train in New York City
21-year-old future Hall of Fame golfer Jack Nicklaus makes his first professional appearance; tied 50th in Los Angeles O
21-year-old future Hall of Fame golfer Jack Nicklaus makes his first professional appearance; tied 50th in Los Angeles Open
Mister M (Dr X) beats Verne Gagne in Minneapolis, to become NWA champ
Mister M (Dr X) beats Verne Gagne in Minneapolis, to become NWA champ
Eruptions on Mount Huascaran in Peru destroy 7 villages & kill 3,500
Eruptions on Mount Huascaran in Peru destroy 7 villages & kill 3,500
Landslide at dormant volcano Huascaran in Peru kills an estimated 4,000
Landslide at dormant volcano Huascaran in Peru kills an estimated 4,000
Operation Chopper begins, America's first combat mission in the Vietnam War
The year 1961 saw a new American president, John F. Kennedy, attempt to cope with a deteriorating military and political situation in South Vietnam.
Battle of Arafura Sea: Dutch destroyers intercept and destroy three Indonesian torpedo boats attempting to land marines
Battle of Arafura Sea: Dutch destroyers intercept and destroy three Indonesian torpedo boats attempting to land marines on the territory of Netherlands New Guinea as part of the Soviet-Indonesian Operation Trikora
Shooting begins on "Dr No" the first James Bond film
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Southern University, Baton Rouge, closed due to demonstrations
Southern University, Baton Rouge, closed due to demonstrations
Snow falls in San Francisco
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Organization of American States suspends Cuba's membership
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28 refugees escape from East to West Germany
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New Zealander Peter Snell sets a new world mile record, running in 3 minutes 54.4 seconds at Wanganui's Cook Gardens
New Zealander Peter Snell sets a new world mile record, running in 3 minutes 54.4 seconds at Wanganui's Cook Gardens
Johanne Relleke gets stung by bees 2,443 times in Rhodesia & survives
Johanne Relleke gets stung by bees 2,443 times in Rhodesia & survives
2 members of Flying Wallendas' high-wire act killed when their 7-person pyramid collapsed during a performance in Detroi
2 members of Flying Wallendas' high-wire act killed when their 7-person pyramid collapsed during a performance in Detroit
Samuel Gravely assumes command of destroyer escort "USS Falgout", first African American to command a combat ship
Samuel Gravely assumes command of destroyer escort "USS Falgout", first African American to command a combat ship
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", the debut novel by Ken Kesey is published by Viking Press
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1st pole vault over 16' (4.88m) (John Uelses-16', Melrose Games)
1st pole vault over 16' (4.88m) (John Uelses-16', Melrose Games)
John Uelses pole vaults record 489 cm
John Uelses pole vaults record 489 cm
Russian newspaper Izvestia reports that baseball is an old Russian game
Russian newspaper Izvestia reports that baseball is an old Russian game
Black and White parents stage an overnight sit-in after school board denies transfer requests of nine Black families for
Black and White parents stage an overnight sit-in after school board denies transfer requests of nine Black families for their children to be transferred to newer school facility in Englewood, New Jersey
Schoolman Athletic Field in the Bronx named
Schoolman Athletic Field in the Bronx named
Gas explosion in Luisanthal coal mine Voelklingen Germany kills 298
Gas explosion in Luisanthal coal mine Voelklingen Germany kills 298
In Paris, 8 people killed at a protest against independence for the French colony Algeria
French Algeria, also known as Colonial Algeria, was the period of Algerian history when the country was a colony and later an integral part of France.
Jamaica signs agreement to become independent
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Jim Beatty sets American indoor mile record (3:58.9) in LA
Jim Beatty sets American indoor mile record (3:58.9) in LA
Bus boycott starts in Macon, Georgia
Bus boycott starts in Macon, Georgia
Lawsuit is filed on behalf of nine families whose requests for children to be transferred to newer school facility in En
Lawsuit is filed on behalf of nine families whose requests for children to be transferred to newer school facility in Englewood, New Jersey; parents charge denial was "racial segregation"
"La Jetée", French film directed by Chris Marker, starring Hélène Chatelain, Davos Hanich and Jacques Ledoux, is release
"La Jetée", French film directed by Chris Marker, starring Hélène Chatelain, Davos Hanich and Jacques Ledoux, is released
Storm in Hamburg kills 265
Storm in Hamburg kills 265
4th Daytona 500: Race winner Fireball Roberts dominates the event, leading 144 of the 200 laps
4th Daytona 500: Race winner Fireball Roberts dominates the event, leading 144 of the 200 laps
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
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Minister De Pous confirms natural gas reserves in Groningen, Netherlands
Minister De Pous confirms natural gas reserves in Groningen, Netherlands
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
General mobilization in Indonesia over New Guinea
General mobilization in Indonesia over New Guinea
India Congress Party wins elections
India Congress Party wins elections
Robert F. Kennedy visits Netherlands
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WMGM-AM in New York City changes call letters to WHN
WMGM-AM in New York City changes call letters to WHN
American Airlines 707 plunges nose first into Jamaica Bay, NY, killing 95
American Airlines 707 plunges nose first into Jamaica Bay, NY, killing 95
British Antarctic Territory forms
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AEC announces 1st atomic power plant in Antarctica in operation
AEC announces 1st atomic power plant in Antarctica in operation
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
St Louis vote to build a new downtown stadium for the Cardinals
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Ground-breaking report "Smoking and Health" published by the British Royal College of Physicians, first major report to
Ground-breaking report "Smoking and Health" published by the British Royal College of Physicians, first major report to warn of the dangers of smoking
Due to its no black policy, Phillies leave Jack Tar Harrison Hotel & move to Rocky Point Motel, 20 miles outside Clearwa
Due to its no black policy, Phillies leave Jack Tar Harrison Hotel & move to Rocky Point Motel, 20 miles outside Clearwater, Florida
Dutch Premier De Quay announces secret talks with Indonesia
Dutch Premier De Quay announces secret talks with Indonesia
Yugoslavia grants 1,000 prisoners amnesty
Yugoslavia grants 1,000 prisoners amnesty
Disarmament conference opens in Geneva without France
Disarmament conference opens in Geneva without France
Donald Jackson of Canada is 1st to land a triple lutz ice skate jump
Donald Jackson of Canada is 1st to land a triple lutz ice skate jump
1st launching of Titan 2-rocket
1st launching of Titan 2-rocket
Archbishop Suenens of Mechelen-Brussels appointed cardinal
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Sjoukje Dijkstra becomes world champion figure skater
Sjoukje Dijkstra becomes world champion figure skater
Dutch RC bishop Beckers declares himself in favor of birth control
Dutch RC bishop Beckers declares himself in favor of birth control
French OAS-leader ex-general Jouhaud arrested
French OAS-leader ex-general Jouhaud arrested
US Supreme Court backs 1-man-1-vote apportionment of seats in state legistature
US Supreme Court backs 1-man-1-vote apportionment of seats in state legistature
Ann Jellicoe's play "Knack" premieres in London
Ann Jellicoe's play "Knack" premieres in London
Argentine President Arturo Frondizi flees from the army
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"Eye of the Needle", a revolving restaurant, opens atop the Space Needle at the Century 21 Exposition (World's Fair) in
"Eye of the Needle", a revolving restaurant, opens atop the Space Needle at the Century 21 Exposition (World's Fair) in Seattle, Washington; designed by architect John Graham, Jr [1]
Herb Gardner's "Thousand Clowns" premieres in NYC
Herb Gardner's "Thousand Clowns" premieres in NYC
Indian cricketer Polly Umrigar slams 172 not out vs West Indies at Port-of-Spain in 248 minutes
Indian cricketer Polly Umrigar slams 172 not out vs West Indies at Port-of-Spain in 248 minutes
Accords of Evian (Algeria) accepted by referendum in France
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52,564 fans attend first MLB game at LA's Dodger Stadium at Chavez Ravine, a 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds
52,564 fans attend first MLB game at LA's Dodger Stadium at Chavez Ravine, a 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds
New York Mets make a losing debut
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San Mateo County withdraws from BART (San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit) district
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Demonstration for sovereign status of New Guinea in Amsterdam
Demonstration for sovereign status of New Guinea in Amsterdam
US national debt above $300,000,000,000
US national debt above $300,000,000,000
Brazil nationalizes US businesses
Brazil nationalizes US businesses
Century 21 Exposition opens in Seattle, Washington
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NY Mets tiea NL record by losing 9 straight to start season
NY Mets tiea NL record by losing 9 straight to start season
New York Mets win their 1st game ever, after starting the season with nine losses, beating Pirates 9-1
New York Mets win their 1st game ever, after starting the season with nine losses, beating Pirates 9-1
First Lockheed A-12 undergoes taxi testing
First Lockheed A-12 undergoes taxi testing
Cleveland sends Harry Chiti to the Mets for a player to be named later; on June 15, the Mets send Chiti back to Clevelan
Cleveland sends Harry Chiti to the Mets for a player to be named later; on June 15, the Mets send Chiti back to Cleveland
First Lockheed A-12 flight
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Arnold Wesker's "Chips with Everything" premieres in London
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16th Tony Awards: "A Man For All Seasons" (play) & "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" (musical) win
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1st French underground nuclear test in the Sahara at Ecker, Algeria
1st French underground nuclear test in the Sahara at Ecker, Algeria
French paramilitary and terrorist organization the Secret Army organization (OAS) strikes in Algeria
French paramilitary and terrorist organization the Secret Army organization (OAS) strikes in Algeria
Express train crashes into the wreckage of a commuter train and a freight train, killing 163 and injuring 400 in Tokyo,
Express train crashes into the wreckage of a commuter train and a freight train, killing 163 and injuring 400 in Tokyo, Japan
US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
1st nuclear warhead fired from Polaris submarine (Ethan Allen)
1st nuclear warhead fired from Polaris submarine (Ethan Allen)
Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction awarded to Theodore H. White for "The Making of the President 1960"
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1st Atlas Centaur Launch
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Laser beam successfully bounced off Moon for 1st time
Laser beam successfully bounced off Moon for 1st time
Grevelingen dam closes in major project to protect the southwest of the Netherlands from flooding
Grevelingen dam closes in major project to protect the southwest of the Netherlands from flooding
Ossie Davis' comedic stage farce "Purlie Victorious", starring the playwright, closes the Longacre, Theatre, NYC, after
Ossie Davis' comedic stage farce "Purlie Victorious", starring the playwright, closes the Longacre, Theatre, NYC, after 261 performances
US marines arrive in Laos
US marines arrive in Laos
Marin County withdraws from BART district
Marin County withdraws from BART district
"John Birch Society" single by Chad Mitchell Trio hits #99
The Chad Mitchell Trio, later known as The Mitchell Trio, were an American vocal group whose peak years were during the 1960s.
Three more Cleveland HRs set the AL record for most HRs (26) over 8 games
Three more Cleveland HRs set the AL record for most HRs (26) over 8 games
15th Cannes Film Festival: "Keeper of Promises" directed by Anselmo Duarte wins the Palme d'Or
15th Cannes Film Festival: "Keeper of Promises" directed by Anselmo Duarte wins the Palme d'Or
Joe Pepitone 2nd NY Yankee to hit 2 HRs in 1 inning (Joe DiMaggio)
Joe Pepitone 2nd NY Yankee to hit 2 HRs in 1 inning (Joe DiMaggio)
US performs nuclear test at Christmas Island (atmospheric)
High-altitude nuclear explosions are the result of nuclear weapons testing within the upper layers of the Earth's atmosphere and in outer space.
Suit alleging de facto school segregation filed in Rochester, NY
Suit alleging de facto school segregation filed in Rochester, NY
4th Grammy Awards: "Moon River", Peter Nero win
The 4th Annual Grammy Awards were held on May 29, 1962, at Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1961. Henry Mancini won 5 awards.
69 killed in bus crash in Ahmedabad, India
69 killed in bus crash in Ahmedabad, India
"Tell It To Groucho" last airs on CBS-TV
"Tell It To Groucho" last airs on CBS-TV
Oscar 2 (ham radio satellite) launched into Earth orbit
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Air France Boeing 707 crashes on takeoff from Paris, kills 130
Air France Boeing 707 crashes on takeoff from Paris, kills 130
Jim Beatty runs world record 2 mile (8:29.8)
Jim Beatty runs world record 2 mile (8:29.8)
A one-day record 54 home runs hit in baseball
A one-day record 54 home runs hit in baseball
Laos Prince Souvanna Phouma forms coalition government
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Albert DeSalvo, better known as the Boston Strangler, murders Anna Slesers, his first victim
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Phillies score 10 runs in an inning against Reds en route to 13-8 win
Phillies score 10 runs in an inning against Reds en route to 13-8 win
2 US army officers killed in Saigon
2 US army officers killed in Saigon
USAF Major Robert M. White takes X-15 to 75,190 m
USAF Major Robert M. White takes X-15 to 75,190 m
First test flight of a hovercraft
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Suvanna Phuma forms government in Laos
Suvanna Phuma forms government in Laos
Outfielder Jack Reed hits his only MLB home run in the 22nd-inning as NY Yankees edge Detroit Tigers, 9-7 in slowest ext
Outfielder Jack Reed hits his only MLB home run in the 22nd-inning as NY Yankees edge Detroit Tigers, 9-7 in slowest extra-inning game in league history; 7:00 hours
İnönü government forms in Turkey
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Blacks begin passive resistance in Cairo Ill
Blacks begin passive resistance in Cairo Ill
Dutch soccer clubs Rapid JC and Roda Sports merge to form Roda JC Kerkrade; KNVB Cup winners 1996–97, 1999–2000
Dutch soccer clubs Rapid JC and Roda Sports merge to form Roda JC Kerkrade; KNVB Cup winners 1996–97, 1999–2000
Thalidomide drug banned in Netherlands
Thalidomide drug banned in Netherlands
First flight of the Vickers (British Aerospace) VC-10 long-range airliner
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French Foreign Legion leaves Algeria
French Foreign Legion leaves Algeria
LA Dodgers' future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax no-hits New York Mets, 5-0; first of 4 career no-hitters t
LA Dodgers' future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax no-hits New York Mets, 5-0; first of 4 career no-hitters thrown by Koufax
Algeria votes for independence from France
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Algerian Revolution against French rule ends (Algeria gains independence on 5th July)
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KIKU (now KHNL) TV channel 13 in Honolulu, HI (IND) 1st broadcast
KIKU (now KHNL) TV channel 13 in Honolulu, HI (IND) 1st broadcast
Algeria gains independence after 132 years of French rule
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Emir Said al-Djazairi takes van Algerian throne in Syria
Emir Said al-Djazairi takes van Algerian throne in Syria
"The Stripper", an instrumental single by trombonist David Rose and his Orchestra goes to No. 1 in the US
"The Stripper", an instrumental single by trombonist David Rose and his Orchestra goes to No. 1 in the US
Brothers Hank and Tommie Aaron hit home runs in the same inning
Brothers Hank and Tommie Aaron hit home runs in the same inning
First two-manned craft in space (USSR)
First two-manned craft in space (USSR)
Indonesian parachutist land on New Guinea
Indonesian parachutist land on New Guinea
Borehole for Mont Blanc tunnel finished
Borehole for Mont Blanc tunnel finished
Algeria becomes member of Arab League
Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
Robert White in X-15 sets an altitude record of 108 km (354,300 ft)
Robert White in X-15 sets an altitude record of 108 km (354,300 ft)
Hungarian communist party expels Rákosi & Gero
Hungarian communist party expels Rákosi & Gero
Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 13th Symphony
Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 13th Symphony
civil right activists jailed after demonstration in Albany, Georgia
civil right activists jailed after demonstration in Albany, Georgia
1st US Venus probe, Mariner 1, fails at lift-off
1st US Venus probe, Mariner 1, fails at lift-off
The International Agreement on the Neutrality of Laos is signed
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Maria Oeljanov, first airship with nuclear missiles, arrives in Cuba
Maria Oeljanov, first airship with nuclear missiles, arrives in Cuba
Mariner 2 launches to Venus for a flyby mission
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19 die in a train crash in Steelton, Pennsylvania
19 die in a train crash in Steelton, Pennsylvania
England fast bowler Brian Statham becomes Test cricket's leading wicket-taker with a world-record tally of 237 as Austra
England fast bowler Brian Statham becomes Test cricket's leading wicket-taker with a world-record tally of 237 as Australian wicketkeeper Barry Shepherd is caught by Fred Trueman for 10 in the drawn fourth Test in Adelaide
Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill Monbouquette no-hits the Chicago White Sox in a 1-0 win at White Sox Park
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29th Chicago College All-Star Game at Soldier Field: Green Bay 42, All-Stars 20 (65,000 attendees)
29th Chicago College All-Star Game at Soldier Field: Green Bay 42, All-Stars 20 (65,000 attendees)
Jamaica becomes independent after 300 years of British rule
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USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
USSR conducts a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR
USSR conducts a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR
Andrian Nikolayev becomes the third Russian in space aboard Vostok 3
Andrian Nikolayev becomes the third Russian in space aboard Vostok 3
Russia launches Vostok 4 with Pavel Popovich, who lands safely on August 15
Russia launches Vostok 4 with Pavel Popovich, who lands safely on August 15
A US mail truck in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is robbed of more than $1.5 million
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Netherlands and Indonesia sign accord over New Guinea
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East German border guards shoot and kill Peter Fechter, 18, as he attempts to cross the Berlin Wall into the western sec
East German border guards shoot and kill Peter Fechter, 18, as he attempts to cross the Berlin Wall into the western sector
Peter, Paul & Mary release their first hit, "If I Had a Hammer"
"If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)" is a protest song written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays.
Homer Blancos plays his finest round in golf, shooting a 55
Homer Blancos plays his finest round in golf, shooting a 55
USSR performs a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, Soviet Union
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Verne Gagne defeats Mister M (Doctor X) in Minneapolis to become NWA champion
Verne Gagne defeats Mister M (Doctor X) in Minneapolis to become NWA champion
First Europe-US live TV program via Telstar
First Europe-US live TV program via Telstar
USSR performs a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR
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Minnesota Twins' Jack Kralick no-hits KC A's 1-0
Minnesota Twins' Jack Kralick no-hits KC A's 1-0
Mariner 2, the first probe to fly by Venus, is launched
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55.9 cm of rainfall recorded in Hackberry, Louisiana (state record)
55.9 cm of rainfall recorded in Hackberry, Louisiana (state record)
Some provisions of Kuwaiti constitution are suspended
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Japan conducts a test of the NAMC YS-11, its first aircraft since the war and its only successful commercial aircraft be
Japan conducts a test of the NAMC YS-11, its first aircraft since the war and its only successful commercial aircraft before or after the war
Trinidad & Tobago gain independence from Britain (National Day) with Eric Williams as first Prime Minister
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12,000 die in an earthquake in western Iran
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St. Louis first baseman Stan Musial's records his 3,516th hit in Cards' 4-3 loss v NY Mets; overtakes Tris Speaker into
St. Louis first baseman Stan Musial's records his 3,516th hit in Cards' 4-3 loss v NY Mets; overtakes Tris Speaker into 2nd place behind Ty Cobb on the MLB all-time list
Cubs' Ken Hubbs sets second base record for consecutive errorless games at 78 and consecutive errorless chances at 418;
Cubs' Ken Hubbs sets second base record for consecutive errorless games at 78 and consecutive errorless chances at 418; he errors in the fourth
US performs a nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
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Chinese troops exceed the McMahon Line (Tibet-India boundary)
Chinese troops exceed the McMahon Line (Tibet-India boundary)
Soviet economist Liberman pleads for autonomous businesses
Soviet economist Liberman pleads for autonomous businesses
KLRN TV channel 9 in San Antonio, TX (PBS) begins broadcasting
KLRN TV channel 9 in San Antonio, TX (PBS) begins broadcasting
KVCR TV channel 24 in San Bernardino, CA (PBS) begins broadcasting
KVCR TV channel 24 in San Bernardino, CA (PBS) begins broadcasting
Washington Senator Tom Cheney strikes out a record 21 Orioles in a 16-inning game
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US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Australia's 1st entry in America's Cup yacht race (US wins)
Australia's 1st entry in America's Cup yacht race (US wins)
Brian Kilby wins the marathon in 2:23:18.8 at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Brian Kilby wins the marathon in 2:23:18.8 at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Justice Department files first suit to end segregation in public schools
Justice Department files first suit to end segregation in public schools
Bob Aspromonte sets a National League third baseman record of 57 consecutive errorless games
Bob Aspromonte sets a National League third baseman record of 57 consecutive errorless games
USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
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LA Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills breaks Ty Cobb's 1915 MLB steals record, recording his 97th steal on his way to 104
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Martin Walser's play "Eiche und Angora" premieres in Berlin
Martin Walser's play "Eiche und Angora" premieres in Berlin
KWSU TV channel 10 in Pullman, Washington (PBS) begins broadcasting
KWSU TV channel 10 in Pullman, Washington (PBS) begins broadcasting
"New Painting of Common Objects" exhibition at Pasadena Art Museum opens, becoming the first show on American Pop Art
"New Painting of Common Objects" exhibition at Pasadena Art Museum opens, becoming the first show on American Pop Art
LA Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills becomes first player in MLB history to steal 100 bases (en route to 104)
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Military uprising under Col. Abdullah as-Sallal in North Yemen
The Yemen Arab Republic (YAR; Arabic: الجمهورية العربية اليمنية al-Jumhūriyyah al-‘arabiyyah al-Yamaniyyah, French: République arabe du Yémen), also known as Yemen (Sanaʽa) and commonly referred to...
"Brighter Day" last airs on CBS-TV daytime
"Brighter Day" last airs on CBS-TV daytime
"Green Onions" single by Booker T & MG's peaks at #3
"Green Onions" is an instrumental composition recorded in 1962 by Booker T. & the M.G.'s.
San Francisco Giants beat rival LA Dodgers 8-7 in 4 hours and 18 minutes in Game 2 of the NL tie-break series; it is the
San Francisco Giants beat rival LA Dodgers 8-7 in 4 hours and 18 minutes in Game 2 of the NL tie-break series; it is the longest 9-inning game in MLB history; Giants win series 2-1
SF Giants (103-62) beat rivals LA Dodgers (102-63) 6-4 in season-ending NL pennant decider; Dodgers set MLB record for s
SF Giants (103-62) beat rivals LA Dodgers (102-63) 6-4 in season-ending NL pennant decider; Dodgers set MLB record for season attendance at 2,755,184
USAF Maj Robert A Rushworth takes X-15 to 32,300m
USAF Maj Robert A Rushworth takes X-15 to 32,300m
US performs an atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
US performs an atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
USSR performs a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR
USSR performs a nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, USSR
Algeria is admitted as the 109th member of the United Nations
Algeria is admitted as the 109th member of the United Nations
Battles to decide the Algeria-Morocco boundary kill 130
Battles to decide the Algeria-Morocco boundary kill 130
Indians assault Chinese positions in North India attack
Indians assault Chinese positions in North India attack
1st appearance of a Gabor sister on Merv Griffin Show
1st appearance of a Gabor sister on Merv Griffin Show
Infamous Columbus Day Storm strikes the U.S. Pacific Northwest with record wind velocities; 46 dead and at least U.S. $2
Infamous Columbus Day Storm strikes the U.S. Pacific Northwest with record wind velocities; 46 dead and at least U.S. $230 million in damages
Houston Oiler George Blanda throws for 6 TD passes vs NY Titans 56-17
Houston Oiler George Blanda throws for 6 TD passes vs NY Titans 56-17
Byron R. White is appointed to the US Supreme Court
Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White (June 8, 1917 – April 15, 2002) was an American lawyer and professional football halfback who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States...
Byron R. White becomes a Supreme Court Justice
Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White (June 8, 1917 – April 15, 2002) was an American lawyer and professional football halfback who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States...
The Beatles make their live television debut, appearing on Manchester's local "People And Places" program, performing "S
The Beatles make their live television debut, appearing on Manchester's local "People And Places" program, performing "Some Other Guy" and their new single "Love Me Do"
US performs a nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs a nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Chinese army lands in India
Chinese army lands in India
JFK receives Ugandan Prime Minister Milton Obote
JFK receives Ugandan Prime Minister Milton Obote
th member of UN admitted (Uganda)
th member of UN admitted (Uganda)
NY Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle passes for 7 touchdowns vs. Washington Redskins in a 49-34 win
NY Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle passes for 7 touchdowns vs. Washington Redskins in a 49-34 win
US performs a atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
US performs a atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
Greece enters European Common Market
The European Union (EU) has expanded a number of times throughout its history by way of the accession of new member states to the Union.
SF Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores 72 points in 127-115 defeat to LA Lakers at LA Memorial Sports Arena; then 4t
SF Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores 72 points in 127-115 defeat to LA Lakers at LA Memorial Sports Arena; then 4th-highest point total in NBA history; remains 6th highest game total
US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
BART bond issue just gets by with a 66.9% favorable vote
BART bond issue just gets by with a 66.9% favorable vote
Edward W. Brooke (R) elected attorney general of Massachusetts
Edward William Brooke III (October 26, 1919 – January 3, 2015) was an American lawyer and Republican Party politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1967 to 1979.
Chicago Black Hawks Glenn Hall sets NHL record of 503 consecutive games as goalie
Chicago Black Hawks Glenn Hall sets NHL record of 503 consecutive games as goalie
Columbia Records completes a three-night live recording of Barbra Streisand at the Bon Soir nightclub in Greenwich Villa
Columbia Records completes a three-night live recording of Barbra Streisand at the Bon Soir nightclub in Greenwich Village, NYC, for her debut album; technical issues force them to shelve the release and bring her to a studio to record
Canada's government orders the nickel changed back to round shape
Canada's government orders the nickel changed back to round shape
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Kuwait's National Assembly ratifies the Constitution of Kuwait
The Constitution of Kuwait was framed by the Constitutional Assembly in 1961–1962 and signed into law on 11 November 1962 by the Emir, the Commander of the Military of Kuwait Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim...
Kuwait adopts constitution (1st, Islamitic)
Kuwait adopts constitution (1st, Islamitic)
NBA San Francisco Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores 73 points in 127-111 win over New York Knicks at Madison Squar
NBA San Francisco Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores 73 points in 127-111 win over New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
USSR agrees to remove remaining Ilyushin Il-28 bomber jets from Cuba, US lifts blockade
USSR agrees to remove remaining Ilyushin Il-28 bomber jets from Cuba, US lifts blockade
The Chinese People's Liberation Army declares a unilateral cease-fire in the Sino-Indian War.
The Sino-Indian War, also known as the China–India War or the Indo-China War, was an armed conflict between China and India that took place from October to November 1962.
7th British Empire Games and Commonwealth Games open in Perth, Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands.
Last of Dutch military leave New Guinea
Last of Dutch military leave New Guinea
WBJA (now WMGC) TV channel 34 in Binghamton, NY (ABC) 1st broadcast
WBJA (now WMGC) TV channel 34 in Binghamton, NY (ABC) 1st broadcast
Caribbean Air Transport Me NV (CLTM Airlines) forms
Caribbean Air Transport Me NV (CLTM Airlines) forms
1st Boeing 727 jet rolls out of assembly plant in Renton, Washington [1]
1st Boeing 727 jet rolls out of assembly plant in Renton, Washington [1]
Telegraph communication between Netherlands and Indonesia is restored
Telegraph communication between Netherlands and Indonesia is restored
Great Britain and France decide to build the Concorde supersonic airliner jointly
Great Britain and France decide to build the Concorde supersonic airliner jointly
Classifications in minor league baseball are overhauled: Eastern and South Atlantic Leagues are promoted from Class A to
Classifications in minor league baseball are overhauled: Eastern and South Atlantic Leagues are promoted from Class A to Class AA; Classes B, C, and D are abolished, with those leagues being promoted to Class A
NFL Draft: Terry Baker from Oregon State first pick by Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area.
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US abandons Skybolt ballistic missile program
US abandons Skybolt ballistic missile program
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
-day newspaper strike begins in NYC
-day newspaper strike begins in NYC
"I Can Get It For You Wholesale" closes on Broadway
"I Can Get It For You Wholesale" closes on Broadway
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Relay 1 communication satellite launched
Relay 1 communication satellite launched
Mariner 2 makes 1st US fly-by of another planet (Venus)
Mariner 2 makes 1st US fly-by of another planet (Venus)
NY Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle sets NFL season touchdown pass record at 33 with 6 touchdowns vs Dallas in 41-31 win
NY Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle sets NFL season touchdown pass record at 33 with 6 touchdowns vs Dallas in 41-31 win
Beatles 1st British TV appearance on "People & Places"
Beatles 1st British TV appearance on "People & Places"
Ballon d'Or: Dukler Prague midfielder Josef Masopust wins award for best European football player; beats Benfica striker
Ballon d'Or: Dukler Prague midfielder Josef Masopust wins award for best European football player; beats Benfica striker Eusébio and FC Köln defender Karl-Heinz Schnellinger
Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 13 premieres at the Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory in Moscow
The Symphony No. 13 in B♭ minor, Op. 113 for bass soloist, bass chorus, and large orchestra was composed by Dmitri Shostakovich in 1962.
Nyasaland secedes from Rhodesia & Nyasaland
The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, also known as the Central African Federation (CAF), was a colonial federation that consisted of three southern African territories: the self-governing...
Angolin leaves Comecon
Angolin leaves Comecon
1,000,000th NBA point is scored
1,000,000th NBA point is scored
AFL Championship, Jeppesen Stadium, Houston: Dallas Texans beat Houston Oilers, 20-17; Tommy Brooker lands winning 25-ya
AFL Championship, Jeppesen Stadium, Houston: Dallas Texans beat Houston Oilers, 20-17; Tommy Brooker lands winning 25-yard field goal in overtime
USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Dmitri Shostakovich's opera "Katerina Ismailova" premieres at the Stanislavski-Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre, in
Dmitri Shostakovich's opera "Katerina Ismailova" premieres at the Stanislavski-Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre, in Moscow, USSR
28th Heisman Trophy Award: Terry Baker, Oregon State (QB)
28th Heisman Trophy Award: Terry Baker, Oregon State (QB)
UN troops occupies Elizabethstad Katanga
UN troops occupies Elizabethstad Katanga
"Match Game" debuts on NBC with host Gene Rayburn
Match Game is an American television panel game show that premiered on NBC in 1962 and has been revived several times over the course of the last six decades.
Famous Births
birth
Michael Houser is born
Michael Houser is born
birth
Jim Carrey is born
Jim Carrey, American american actor, known for canadian and american actor, was born on 1962-01-17. James Eugene Carrey is a Canadian and American actor and comedian.
birth
Ismail Haniyeh is born
Ismail Haniyeh, Palestinian palestinian politician, known for palestinian politician, was born on 1962-01-29.
birth
Clint Black is born
Clint Black, American musician, known for american country musician, was born on 1962-02-04. Clint Patrick Black is an American country music singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and record producer.
birth
Axl Rose is born
Axl Rose musician, known for american singer, was born on 1962-02-06. W. Axl Rose ( AK-səl; born William Bruce Rose Jr., February 6, 1962) is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead…
birth
Garth Brooks is born
Garth Brooks, American musician, known for american country singer, was born on 1962-02-07. Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country singer and songwriter.
birth
Hana Mandlikova is born
Hana Mandlikova is born
birth
Steve Irwin is born
Steve Irwin, Australian zookeeper, known for australian zookeeper, was born on 1962-02-22.
birth
James Worthy is born
James Worthy, American athlete, known for american basketball player, was born on 1962-02-27. James Ager Worthy is an American former professional basketball player.
birth
Ray Mancini is born
Ray Mancini, American athlete, known for american boxer, was born on 1962-03-04. Ray Mancini, better known as "Boom Boom" Mancini, is an American former professional boxer who competed professionally…
birth
Susan Boyle is born
Susan Boyle, Scottish musician, known for scottish singer, was born on 1962-04-01.
birth
Christopher Meloni is born
Christopher Meloni, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1962-04-02. Christopher Peter Meloni is an American actor.
birth
Eddie Murphy is born
Eddie Murphy, American comedian, actor, and singer, known for american comedian, actor, and singer, was born on 1962-04-03. Edward Regan Murphy is an American comedian, actor, and singer.
birth
Robert Carlyle is born
Robert Carlyle, Scottish actor, known for scottish actor, was born on 1962-04-14. Robert Carlyle is a Scottish actor.
birth
Don Mattingly is born
Don Mattingly, American athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1962-04-20.
birth
Isiah Thomas is born
Isiah Thomas, American athlete, known for american basketball player and coach, was born on 1962-04-30.
birth
George Clooney is born
George Clooney, American actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1962-05-06. George Timothy Clooney is an American and French actor and filmmaker.
birth
Dennis Rodman is born
Dennis Rodman, American athlete, known for american basketball player, was born on 1962-05-13. Dennis Keith Rodman is an American former professional basketball player.
birth
Enya is born
Enya, Irish musician, known for irish singer, was born on 1962-05-17. Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin, known mononymously as Enya, is an Irish singer and composer.
birth
Melissa Etheridge is born
Melissa Etheridge, American musician, known for american singer-songwriter, was born on 1962-05-29. Melissa Lou Etheridge is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist.
birth
Paul Coffey is born
Paul Coffey, Canadian athlete, known for canadian ice hockey player, was born on 1962-06-01.
birth
Michael J. Fox is born
Michael J. Fox canadian-american actor and activist, known for canadian-american actor and activist, was born on 1962-06-09. Michael Andrew Fox, known professionally as Michael J.
birth
Boy George is born
Boy George, British musician, known for british musician, was born on 1962-06-14. George Alan O'Dowd, known professionally as Boy George, is a British musician, songwriter and DJ who rose to fame as…
birth
Joko Widodo is born
Joko Widodo is born
birth
Ricky Gervais is born
Ricky Gervais, English comedian, known for english comedian, was born on 1962-06-25.
birth
Greg LeMond is born
Greg LeMond is born
birth
Carl Lewis is born
Carl Lewis, American athlete, known for american track and field athlete, was born on 1962-07-01.
birth
Forest Whitaker is born
Forest Whitaker, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1962-07-15. Forest Steven Whitaker is an American actor, filmmaker, and activist.
birth
Woody Harrelson is born
Woody Harrelson, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1962-07-23. Woodrow Tracy Harrelson is an American actor.
birth
Laurence Fishburne is born
Laurence Fishburne, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1962-07-30. Laurence John Fishburne III is an American actor.
birth
Barack Obama is born
Barack Obama is born
birth
John Key is born
John Key is born
birth
Billy Ray Cyrus is born
Billy Ray Cyrus, American musician, known for american country singer and actor, was born on 1962-08-25. William Ray Cyrus ( SY-rəs; born August 25, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter and actor.
birth
Dan Marino is born
Dan Marino athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1962-09-15. Daniel Constantine Marino Jr.
birth
Martin Crowe is born
Martin Crowe, New Zealand athlete, known for new zealand cricketer, was born on 1962-09-22.
birth
Jon Secada is born
Jon Secada, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1962-10-04. Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez, better known as Jon Secada, is a Cuban-born American singer.
birth
Steve Young is born
Steve Young, American athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1962-10-11.
birth
Yahya Sinwar is born
Yahya Sinwar, Palestinian palestinian militant and politician, known for palestinian militant and politician, was born on 1962-10-29.
birth
Dmitry Muratov is born
Dmitry Muratov, Russian journalist, known for russian journalist, was born on 1962-10-30.
birth
Peter Jackson is born
Peter Jackson, New Zealand zealand filmmaker, known for new zealand filmmaker, was born on 1962-10-31. Sir Peter Robert Jackson is a New Zealand filmmaker.
birth
Nadia Comăneci is born
Nadia Comăneci, Romanian athlete, known for romanian gymnast, was born on 1962-11-12. Nadia Elena Comăneci Conner is a retired Romanian gymnast.
birth
Frank Bruno is born
Frank Bruno, British athlete, known for english boxer, was born on 1962-11-16. Franklin Roy Horatio Bruno is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1996.
birth
Chanda Kochhar is born
Chanda Kochhar, Indian businesswoman, known for indian businesswoman, was born on 1962-11-17. Chanda Kochhar is an Indian banker.
birth
Meg Ryan is born
Meg Ryan, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1962-11-19. Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra, known professionally as Meg Ryan, is an American actress.
birth
Alfonso Cuarón is born
Alfonso Cuarón, Mexican filmmaker, known for mexican filmmaker, was born on 1962-11-28. Alfonso Cuarón Orozco is a Mexican filmmaker.
birth
Imad Mughniyeh is born
Imad Mughniyeh, Lebanese lebanese militant leader, known for lebanese militant leader, was born on 1962-12-07.
birth
Uhuru Kenyatta is born
Uhuru Kenyatta is born
Notable Deaths
death
Charles "Lucky" Luciano dies
Charles "Lucky" Luciano, Italian american mobster, known for italian american mobster, died on 1962-01-26. Charles "Lucky" Luciano was an Italian gangster who operated mainly in the United States.
death
Georgios Papanicolaou dies
Georgios Papanicolaou, Greek pathologist, known for greek pathologist, died on 1962-02-19.
death
A. E. Douglass dies
A. E. Douglass dies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1962?
- In 1962, there were 280 significant historical events. Notable events include Belgium grants Rwanda internal self-governance, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit Earth aboard Friendship 7, Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points, the most ever by an NBA player in a single game, in the Warriors.
- Who was born in 1962?
- 47 notable figures were born in 1962, including Michael Houser is born, Jim Carrey is born, Ismail Haniyeh is born.
- Who died in 1962?
- 3 notable figures passed away in 1962, including Charles "Lucky" Luciano dies, Georgios Papanicolaou dies, A. E. Douglass dies.