Historical Events
Music History
Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 13th Symphony
- France and Tunisia recover diplomatic relations
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Alazraqui, American actor, comedian, and screenwriter (Reno 911!; The Fairly OddParents), born in Yonkers, New York
- Giovanna Amati, Italian race car driver, born in Rome, Italy
Famous Deaths
- André Renard, Belgium worker's union leader (MSU), dies at 51
- George MacAulay Trevelyan, English royal historian, dies at 86
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About July 20, 1962
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Roses Are Red (My Love) - Bobby Vinton
#1 Song: I Remember You - Frank Ifield
