What Happened on February 25, 1962

Historical Events

  • India Congress Party wins elections
  • Mike O'Hara completes record 97th marathon

Sports History

Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scores 67 points against NY Knicks at Philadelphia Civic Center for the second successive year; Warriors lose 149-135

Event of Interest

Robert F. Kennedy visits Netherlands


1962 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Birgit Fischer, German kayaker (Olympic 4 x gold GDR 1988; 5 x gold FRG 1992, 96, 2000, 04; World C'ship gold x 17 GDR, 10 x FRG), born in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
  • Foster Sylvers, American singer (Sylvers), born in Pasadena, California
  • LaVerne Butler, American jazz singer, born in Shreveport, Louisiana
Born in 1962

Famous Deaths

  • Wilhelm Pessler, German sociologist and historian, dies at 81
1962 Highlights

About February 25, 1962

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
  • UK #1 Song: Rock A Hula Baby/Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley