Historical Events
- Oscar 2 (ham radio satellite) launched into Earth orbit
'The Banality of Evil'
SS officer Adolf Eichmann is executed in Israel after being found guilty of war crimes
- USAF Maj Robert M White takes X-15 to 40,420 m
Famous Birthdays
- Sherri Howard, American athlete (Olympic gold 4x400m hurdles 1984), born in Sherman, Texas
Famous Deaths
Adolf Eichmann (1906-1962)
German Nazi officer (SS-Obersturmbannführer, Holocaust organizer), hanged in Israel at 56
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About June 1, 1962
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
#1 Song: Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley
