Historical Events
- Military uprising under Col Abdullah as-Sallal North Yemen
Historic Publication
Rachel Carson publishes 'Silent Spring' about the deleterious impacts of pesticide use in the US on the environment

Rachel Carson
- US sells Israel Hawk anti-aircraft missiles
Famous Birthdays
- Gavin Larsen, New Zealand cricket fast/medium bowler (8 Tests, 24 wickets; 121 ODIs, 113 wickets; chairman selectors), born in Wellington, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Francisco Brochado da Rocha, Prime Minister of Brazil (1962), dies at 52
1962 Highlights
About September 27, 1962
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra