Historical Events
- Atletico Madrid of Spain win 2nd European Cup Winner's Cup against ACF Fiorentina of Italy 3-0 in Stuttgart (replay)
- Cubs Ken Hubbs sets 2nd base record for consecutive errorless games at 78 & consecutive errorless chances (418), he errors in the 4th
Famous Birthdays
- Beth Underhill, Canadian equestrian jumper (Olympics 26-92, 96), born in Georgetown, Ontario
- Peter Wingfield, Welsh rocker and actor (Methos-Highlander), born in Cardiff
Famous Deaths
- Gertrude E. Durden Rush, American composer and playwright (Black Girls Burden). dies at 82
About September 5, 1962
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sheila - Tommy Roe
#1 Song: I Remember You - Frank Ifield
