Historical Events
- 1st Europe-US live TV program (via Telstar)
Famous Birthdays
- Glenn Healy, Canadian NHL goalie (NY Rangers), born in Pickering, Ontario, Canada
- Kyle Clifton, American NFL linebacker (NY Jets), born in Olney, Texas
- Martin Cauchon, Canadian politician (Minister of Justice 2002-03), born in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
Famous Weddings
John Lennon
British "Beatles" musician John Lennon (21) weds British art school girlfriend Cynthia Powell (22); divorce in 1968
Famous Deaths
- Edmund "Hoot" Gibson, American rodeo champion, western actor, director, and producer (Horse Soldier, Last Outlaw), dies from cancer at 70
- Irving Fine, American composer (Toccata), dies of heart disease at 47
- Walter Anderson, German folklorist, dies at 76
1962 Highlights
About August 23, 1962
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Loco-Motion - Little Eva
#1 Song: I Remember You - Frank Ifield
