What Happened on June 26, 1962

Historical Events

  • Blacks begin passive resistance in Cairo Ill
  • Boston Red Sox Earl Wilson no-hits LA Angels, 2-0
  • WSEC (now WLRN) TV channel 17 in Miami, FL (PBS) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews, elder son of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, born in Coppins, Iver, Buckinghamshire, England

About June 26, 1962

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
  • UK #1 Song: Come Outside - Mike Sarne with Wendy Richard