Historical Events
US Masters Golf
26th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Arnold Palmer wins the 3rd of his 4 Masters titles in an 18 hole Monday playoff with Gary Player and Dow Finsterwald; tournament's first 3-way playoff
Academy Awards
34th Academy Awards: "West Side Story" (Best Picture, Director, and 8 more), Sophia Loren (Two Women) & Maximilian Schell (Judgement At Nuremberg) win
Event of Interest
US President JohnF. Kennedy throws out 1st ball at Washington's new DC Stadium
1962 History
Famous Birthdays
- Freddie Joe Nunn, American NFL defensive end (Indianapolis Colts), born in Noxubee County, Mississippi
- Jeff Turner, American NBA forward (Vancouver Grizzlies), born in Bangor, Maine
Famous Deaths
- Juan Belmonte, famed bullfighter, dies at 70
About April 9, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Johnny Angel - Shelley Fabares
#1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows
