Historical Events
- Dutch soccer clubs Rapid JC and Roda Sports merge to form Roda JC Kerkrade; KNVB Cup winners 1996–97, 1999–2000
- In South Africa, the General Law Amendment Act (Sabotage Act) No 76 commences, increasing the state president's power to declare organisations unlawful and to add further restrictions to banning orders
Event of Interest
NASA civilian pilot Joseph A. Walker takes X-15 to 6,606 kph, 37,700 m
Event of Interest
Ross Perot begins Electronic Data Systems
1962 History
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Ball, British pop and theatrical singer and actor, born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Chinese actor (In the Mood for Love), born in Hong Kong
Famous Deaths
- Paul Viiding, Estonian poet, dies at 58
About June 27, 1962
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
#1 Song: Come Outside - Mike Sarne with Wendy Richard
