What Happened on June 15, 1962

Historical Events

  • Phillies score 10 runs in an inning against Reds en route to 13-8 win
  • South Africa passes a bill setting death penalty for many crimes
  • Students for a Democratic Society complete the Port Huron Statement
  • WWUP TV channel 10 in Sault Ste Marie, MI (CBS) begins broadcasting
1962 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrea Rost, Hungarian lyric soprano, born in Budapest, Hungary
Born in 1962

Famous Deaths

  • Alfred Cortot, French-Swiss pianist and teacher, dies at 84
1962 Highlights

About June 15, 1962

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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

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