Historical Events
- Wash Senator Tom Cheney strikes out record 21 Orioles in 16 inn game
Famous Birthdays
- Amy Yasbeck, American actress (Casey Davenport-Wings, Mask), born in Blue Ash, Ohio
- Dino Merlin, Bosnian singer and songwriter, born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Famous Deaths
- William Frederick Archdall Ellison, Irish clergyman and astronomer (director of the Armagh Observatory), dies at 53
1962 Highlights
About September 12, 1962
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sherry - The 4 Seasons
#1 Song: She's Not You - Elvis Presley
