Historical Events
- Brothers John and Clarence Anglin and fellow inmate Frank Morris escape from Alcatraz Island prison, the only ones to do so
Event of Interest
US President John F. Kennedy accepts an honorary degree from Yale

John F. Kennedy
Famous Birthdays
- Erika Salumäe, Estonian cyclist who won first Olympic gold medal for Estonia (1992), born in Pärnu, Estonia
1962 Highlights
About June 11, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini