Der Spiegel Exposes Bundeswehr Weakness, Sparks Treason Accusations October 8, 1962
Date: October 8, 1962
Date: October 8, 1962
The NS Savannah, the world's first nuclear-powered civilian ship, embarks on its maiden voyage. Date: August 20, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 20 π Events on this day in 1962 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Vietnam War: Operation Chopper, First U.S. Combat Helicopter Assault, January 12,…
Starfish Prime tests the effects of a nuclear explosion at orbital altitudes. Date: July 9, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 9 π Events on this day in 1962 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Jamaica Gains Independence from the United Kingdom, August 6, 1962Chinese Police Fire on…
A Caledonian Airways Douglas DC-7 crashes shortly after takeoff from Cameroon, killing 111 β the worst crash of a DC-7. Date: March 4, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 4 π Events on this day in 1962 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Wilt Chamberlain Sets NBA Single-Game…
Mercury program: While aboard Friendship 7, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth, making three orbits in four hours, 55 minutes. Date: February 20, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 20 π Events on this day in 1962 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Last…
Flooding in the coastal areas of West Germany kills 315 and destroys the homes of about 60,000 people. Date: February 16, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 16 π Events on this day in 1962 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1962NASA Announces Advanced Saturn C-5 Moon Rocket…
Jamaica becomes independent from the United Kingdom. Date: August 6, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 6 π Events on this day in 1962 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Burundi, Jamaica, Rwanda, Trinidad and Tobago Join UN – September 18, 1962Pope John XXIII Excommunicates Fidel Castro January…