Historical Events
- 32nd All Star Baseball Game: NL wins 3-1 at D.C. Stadium, Washington
Event of Interest
Martin Luther King Jr. arrested during demonstration in Georgia
- Telstar, 1st geosynchronous communications satellite, launched
- US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Papa, Kenyan comedian and actor (Papa Shirandula), born in Busia, Kenya (d. 2020)
About July 10, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Roses Are Red (My Love) - Bobby Vinton
#1 Song: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
