Historical Events
- NY Mets tiea NL record by losing 9 straight to start season
- Pirates tie then record of 10 straight wins to start season
- Stanley Cup Final, Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL: Dick Duff scores the winner as Toronto Maple Leafs beat Chicago Blackhawks, 2-1 for a 4-2 series victory
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Minter, English video game programmer
- Rajae Belmlih, Moroccan singer, born in Rabat, Morocco (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Solomon Pimsleur, French composer, dies at 61
- Vera Reynolds, American actress (Dragnet Patrol, Lawless Woman), dies at 62
About April 22, 1962
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows
