Date: May 19, 1962
Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring is published, inspiring an environmental movement and the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Date: September 27, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 27 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962NS Savannah, First Nuclear-Powered Civilian…
American actress Marilyn Monroe is found dead at her home from a drug overdose. Date: August 5, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 5 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Seattle World’s Fair Century 21 Exposition Opens After World War II…
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…
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is formally proclaimed. Ferhat Abbas is elected President of the provisional government. 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 1962Chinese People’s Liberation Army Declares Unilateral Ceasefire…
The Great Sheffield Gale impacts the United Kingdom, killing nine people; the city of Sheffield is devastated, with 150,000 homes damaged. Date: February 16, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 16 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Rudolf Anderson Shot Down…
The Algerian War of Independence ends. Date: March 19, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 19 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1962Marilyn Monroe Found Dead from Drug Overdose, August 5, 1962Seattle World’s Fair Century 21 Exposition Opens After World War…