Historical Events
- 1st quasar located by radio
Event of Interest
Nelson Mandela arrested for incitement and for illegally leaving South Africa
Nelson Mandela
- UN command forbids flights to Katangese airports
Famous Birthdays
- Otis Thorpe, NBA forward (Vancouver Grizzlies, Detroit Pistons)
Patrick Ewing
Patrick Ewing, NBA center (NY Knicks/Olympic gold 1992), born in Kingston, Jamaica
Patrick Ewing
- Richard De Groen, New Zealand cricketer (NZ medium pacer), born in Otorohonga, New Zealand
- William Roberts, American NFL guard (NY Jets, NE Patriots), born in Miami, Florida
Famous Deaths
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe [Norma Jean Mortenson], American actress (Some Like It Hot), found dead of an apparent self-inflicted drug overdose at 36
Marilyn Monroe
1962 Highlights
About August 5, 1962
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
