Hisdates•ComPage 8: Historical Events In 1962
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
May 02 In the year 1962 oAS strikes in Algeria 
May 02 US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island in the year 1962.
May 03 On this day in history express train crashed into wreckage of a commuter train and a freight, killing 163, injuring 400 (Tokyo, Japan)
May 04 US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island in the year 1962.
May 05 "West Side Story" soundtrack album goes to #1 & stays #1 for 54 weeks which is more than 20 weeks longer than any other album in the year 1962.
May 05 On this day in history ernest Tyldesley, cricketer (990 runs in 14 Tests for England), dies
May 06 Antonio Segni elected President of Italy in the year 1962.
May 06 On this day in history first nuclear warhead fired from Polaris submarine (Ethan Allen)
May 06 In the year 1962 pathet Lao breaks cease fire/conquerors Nam Tha Laos
May 06 US performs nuclear test at Pacific Ocean in the year 1962.
May 07 Jimmy Conlin, dies at 77 on this day in history.
May 07 Pulitzer prize awarded to Theodore H White (Making of President 1960) in the year 1962.
May 07 In the year 1962 uS performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
May 08 In the year 1962 london trolley buses go out of service
May 08 The first Atlas Centaur Launch on this day in history.
May 09 In the year 1962 beatles sign their first contract with EMI Parlophone
May 09 Laser beam successfully bounced off Moon for first time on this day in history.
May 09 On this day in history uS performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
May 11 In the year 1962 antonio Segni becomes President of Italy
May 11 On this day in history near the Coast of Mexico a 7.0 quake resulted in four persons killed, and many injured. Extensive property damage in south-central Mexico
May 11 On this day in history uS performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
May 11 On this day in history uS sends troops to Thailand
May 12 Dick Calkins, co-author (Buck Rogers), dies at 67 in the year 1962.
May 12 US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island on this day in history.
May 13 On this day in history frank Jenks, actor (Colonel Flack), dies of cancer at 60
May 14 In the year 1962 princess Sophia of Greece weds Don Juan Carlos of Spain
May 14 US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island in the year 1962.
May 15 On this day in history uS marines arrive in Laos
May 17 In the year 1962 marin County withdraws from BART district
May 19 "John Birch Society" by Chad Mitchell Trio hits #99 on this day in history.
May 19 Indonesian paratroopers land in New Guinea on this day in history.
May 19 Stan Musial breaks Honus Wagner's National League hit record with 3,431 on this day in history.
May 19 In the year 1962 uS performs nuclear test at Christmas Island (atmospheric)
May 22 14th Emmy Awards Bob Newhart Show, E G Marshall & Shirley Booth on this day in history.
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