Historical Events
- Pulitzer prize awarded to Theodore H. White (Making of President 1960)
- US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
Famous Birthdays
- Robbie Knievel, American motorcycle daredevil, son of Evel, born in Butte, Montana (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Conlin, American actor (Sin of Harold Diddlebock), dies at 77
About May 7, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Soldier Boy - The Shirelles
#1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows
