Historical Events
- Mister M (Dr X) beats Verne Gagne in Minn, to become NWA champ
- NFL prohibits grabbing of face masks
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Deaths
- Leroy Shield [Shields], American pianist, composer (Laurel & Hardy; Our Gang; Union Pacific Suite), and orchestra leader, dies of cancer at 68
About January 9, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Twist - Chubby Checker
#1 Song: The Young Ones - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
