Historical Events
- Netherlands & Indonesia sign accord over New Guinea
- Shady Grove Baptist Church burned in Leesburg, Georgia
Famous Birthdays
- Bubby Brister, NFL quarterback (NY Jets, Denver Broncos-Super Bowl 32)
- Tom Colicchio, American chef (Gramercy Tavern), born in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Lei Feng, Chinese soldier (became a propaganda icon after his death), dies in an accident at 21
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About August 15, 1962
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 8 months and 18 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
