What Happened on August 30, 1962

Historical Events

  • Japan conducts a test of the NAMC YS-11, its first aircraft since the war and its only successful commercial aircraft from before or after the war

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexander Litvinenko, Russian KGB officer, born in Voronezh, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (d. 2006)

About August 30, 1962

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sheila - Tommy Roe
  • UK #1 Song: I Remember You - Frank Ifield