What Happened on April 29, 1962

Historical Events

  • 16th Tony Awards: "A Man For All Seasons" (play) & "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" (musical) win

Famous Birthdays

  • Bruce Driver, Canadian NHL defenseman (NY Rangers), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • Robert Druppers, Dutch runner (world record 1 km indoor), born in Utrecht, Netherlands

About April 29, 1962

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Soldier Boy - The Shirelles
  • UK #1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows