What Happened on November 6, 1962

Historical Events

  • BART bond issue just gets by with a 66.9% favorable vote
  • Edward M. Kennedy 1st elected as Democratic Senator for Massachusetts

Election of Interest

Edward W. Brooke (R) elected attorney general of Massachusetts

  • Saudi Arabia proclaims abolition of slavery
  • Statue of Joseph Stalin in Prague is removed as part of de-Stalinzation efforts
  • UN General Assembly adopts resolution condemning South Africa
1962 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Aznil Nawawi, Malaysian host, actor and singer, born in Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur
Born in 1962

About November 6, 1962

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: He's A Rebel - The Crystals
  • UK #1 Song: Lovesick Blues - Frank Ifield