NASA Launches Mariner 2 Unmanned Mission to Venus August 27, 1962

During the FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in fights between Chilean and Italian players in one of the most violent games in football history. Date: June 2, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 2 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today)…

Chinese police open fire on protesters in Yining, Xinjiang, killing at least five people and wounding a dozen others. Date: May 29, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 29 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Alcatraz Escape by Frank Morris and…

Wilt Chamberlain sets the single-game scoring record in the National Basketball Association by scoring 100 points. Date: March 2, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 2 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Peter Marsden Discovers Blackfriars Ships in London – September…

The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time. Date: July 6, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962European Space Research Organisation…

The NS Savannah, the world's first nuclear-powered civilian ship, embarks on its maiden voyage. Date: August 20, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 20 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Marvel Comics Publishes First Incredible Hulk Issue May 10, 1962Alcatraz Escape…

Canadian-born American pharmacologist Frances Oldham Kelsey is awarded the U.S. President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service for her refusal to authorize thalidomide. Date: August 7, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 7 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Starfish Prime…