The Beatles Release “Love Me Do” in Britain — October 5, 1962
Date: October 5, 1962
Date: October 5, 1962
Last run of the famous Pines Express over the Somerset and Dorset Railway line (UK) fittingly using the last steam locomotive built by British Railways, BR Standard Class 9F 92220 Evening Star. Date: September 8, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 8 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅…
The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly crowned Imam al-Badr and declares Yemen a republic under his presidency. Date: September 25, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 25 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Derveni Papyrus…
Cold War: While tied to its pier in Polyarny, the Soviet submarine B-37 is destroyed when fire breaks out in its torpedo compartment. Date: January 11, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 11 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Flying Tiger…
The Derveni papyrus, Europe's oldest surviving manuscript dating to 340 BC, is found in northern Greece. Date: January 15, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Vietnam War: Operation Chopper, First U.S. Combat Helicopter Assault,…
Der Spiegel publishes an article disclosing the sorry state of the Bundeswehr, leading to accusations of treason. Date: October 8, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 8 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962North Yemen Civil War Begins, Republic Declared by…
Vietnam War: After a trip to Vietnam at the request of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield becomes the first American official to comment adversely on the war's progress. Date: December 2, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 2 📅 Events on this day in…