Famous Birthdays
- Jennifer Egan, American novelist (A Visit from the Goon Squad), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Eiji Yoshikawa, Japanese historical novelist, dies at 70
- Isak Dinesen [Karen Blixen-Finecke], Danish baroness and writer (Out of Africa), dies at 77
- Morris Louis, American painter (post painterly abstraction), dies at 49
1962 Highlights
About September 7, 1962
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sheila - Tommy Roe
#1 Song: She's Not You - Elvis Presley
