Famous Birthdays
- Nancy Hogshead, American swimmer (Olympic gold 1984), born in Iowa City, Iowa
Famous Deaths
- Louise Fazenda, American vaudeville, and silent and sound screen actress (Mack Sennett comedies), dies of cerebral hemorrhage at 66
1962 Highlights
About April 17, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows
