What Happened on April 24, 1962

Historical Events

  • 1st Lockheed A-12 is taxi tested

Baseball Record

LA Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax's 2nd career 18-strikeout, in a 10-2 win over Cubs in Chicago

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology sends TV signal by satellite for 1st time: California to Massachusetts

Famous Birthdays

  • Rick Beato, American audio engineer, record producer, musician, songwriter, and educator, born in Rochester, New York
  • Stuart Pearce, English soccer defender (78 caps; Nottingham Forest) and manager (England U-21 2007-13; Great Britain Olympic team 2012; Manchester City), born in London, England

About April 24, 1962

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
  • UK #1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows