Historical Events
- 2 US army officers killed in Saigon
Famous Birthdays
- Arnold Vosloo, South African actor
- Femi Kuti, Nigerian Afrobeat singer, saxophonist, and songwriter, born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Hans Kirk, Danish writer (The Fishermen), dies at 64
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About June 16, 1962
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 10 months and 12 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