Historical Events
Event of Interest
Dodger coach Leo Durocher suffers a near-fatal allergic reaction to a penicillin injection while in the clubhouse at the Polo Grounds
Leo Durocher
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- David Koechner, American actor, born in Tipton, Missouri
- Mary Ellen Weber, American NASA astronaut (STS 70), born in Cleveland, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Henry George Ley, composer, dies at 74
1962 Highlights
About August 24, 1962
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
