Historical Events
- Black and White parents stage an overnight sit-in after school board denies transfer requests of nine Black families for their children to be transferred to newer school facility in Englewood, New Jersey
Event of Interest
French President Charles de Gaulle calls for Algeria's independence
- Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn all within 16 degrees
Famous Birthdays
- Jennifer Jason Leigh [Morrow], American actress (Single White Female, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle), born in Los Angeles, California
- Tommy Skeoch, American guitarist (Tesla, 1984-2006 - Psychotic Supper), born in Santa Monica, California
Famous Deaths
- Jacques Ibert, French composer (Escales), dies at 71
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About February 5, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Peppermint Twist - Part I - Joey Dee & the Starliters
#1 Song: The Young Ones - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
