Historical Events
- 1st quasar located by radio
Historic Event
Nelson Mandela arrested for incitement and for illegally leaving South Africa
- 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
- 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
1962 Highlights
About August 5, 1962
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Neil Sedaka- #1 Song: I Remember You - Frank Ifield
#1 Song: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Neil Sedaka
#1 Song: I Remember You - Frank Ifield
