Historical Events
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Dan Donovan, English rock keyboardist (Big Audio Dynamite), born in London, England
- Julia Fordham, British pop and jazz singer-songwriter ("Happy Ever After"), born in Portsmouth, England
- Suzanne Collins, American author (The Hunger Games Trilogy), born in Hartford, Connecticut
Famous Weddings
Marlon Brando
American actor Marlon Brando (38) weds third wife, French-Tahitian actress Tarita Teriipaia (20); divorce in 1972
Famous Deaths
- Ted Husing, American sportscaster (Monday Night Fights CBS), dies at 60
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About August 10, 1962
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Neil Sedaka
#1 Song: I Remember You - Frank Ifield
