Historical Events
- A one-day record 54 home runs hit in baseball
- Igor Ter-Ovanesyan of USSR, sets then long jump record at 27' 3½"
Famous Birthdays
- Akie Abe (née Matsuzaki), First Lady of Japan, 2006-07 and 2012-20, born in Tokyo
- Brent Sutter, Canadian ice hockey center (Canada Cup gold 1984, 87, 91; NY Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks), and coach (NJ Devils, Calgary Flames), born in Viking, Alberta
- Gina Gershon, American actress (Cocktail; City Of Hope), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Weddings
Gale Sayers
NFL Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers (19) weds his high school sweetheart Linda McNeil
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About June 10, 1962
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 10 months and 18 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
