Historical Events
- India Congress Party wins elections
- Mike O'Hara completes record 97th marathon
Sports History
Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scores 67 points against NY Knicks at Philadelphia Civic Center for the second successive year; Warriors lose 149-135
Event of Interest
Robert F. Kennedy visits Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Birgit Fischer, German kayaker (Olympic 4 x gold GDR 1988; 5 x gold FRG 1992, 96, 2000, 04; World C'ship gold x 17 GDR, 10 x FRG), born in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Foster Sylvers, American singer (Sylvers), born in Pasadena, California
- LaVerne Butler, American jazz singer, born in Shreveport, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Wilhelm Pessler, German sociologist and historian, dies at 81
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About February 25, 1962
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
- #1 Song: Rock A Hula Baby/Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley