What Happened on June 26, 1962

Historical Events

  • Blacks begin passive resistance in Cairo Ill
  • Boston Red Sox Earl Wilson no-hits LA Angels, 2-0
  • WSEC (now WLRN) TV channel 17 in Miami, FL (PBS) begins broadcasting
1962 History

Famous Birthdays

  • George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews, elder son of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, born in Coppins, Iver, Buckinghamshire, England
Born in 1962

About June 26, 1962

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
  • UK #1 Song: Come Outside - Mike Sarne with Wendy Richard