Famous Birthdays
- Nancy Hogshead, American swimmer (Olympic gold 1984), born in Iowa City, Iowa
Famous Deaths
- Louise Fazenda, American vaudeville, and silent and sound screen actress (Mack Sennett comedies), dies of cerebral hemorrhage at 66
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About April 17, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows
