What Happened on June 3, 1962

Historical Events

  • Air France Boeing 707 crashes on takeoff from Paris, kills 130

Event of Interest

Lee Harvey Oswald arrives by train in Oldenzaal, Netherlands

  • WBKO TV channel 13 in Bowling Green, KY (ABC) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Connie Price-Smith, American discus thrower (Olympic 5th-96), born in Saint Charles, Missouri
  • David Cole, American songwriter ( C+C Music Factory - "Gonna Make You Sweat"), and record producer (Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, James Brown), born in Johnson City, Tennessee (d. 1995)
  • Susannah Constantine, British fashion guru (What Not to Wear), born in London, England

About June 3, 1962

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

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