Historical Events
Assassination Attempt
Failed assassination attempt on French President Charles de Gaulle
- Savannah, world's 1st nuclear-powered ship, completes maiden voyage from Yorktown, Va, to Savannah, Ga
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Gene Sauers, American golfer (US Senior Open 2016; PGA C'ship 1992 runner-up), born in Savannah, Georgia
- James DeBarge, American rock vocalist and keyboardist (Debarge - "Rhythm Of The Night"), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Marie Laurie Mahabir, North American Bodybuilding Champ (1985-87), born in Le Moule, Guadeloupe
About August 22, 1962
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Loco-Motion - Little Eva
#1 Song: I Remember You - Frank Ifield
