Historical Events
"The Twist"
Chubby Checker's song "The Twist", credited with starting the Twist dance craze, goes to #1 in the charts two years after first reaching number one spot
Music History
Jule Styne, Betty Comden and Adolph Green's musical "Do Re Mi" starring Phil Silvers and Nancy Walker, closes at the 54th Street Theater, NYC, after 400 performances
Chamberlain Scores 73 Points
Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scores 73 points in Warriors' 135-117 win over Chicago Packers; at the time, most points scored in NBA regulation game, and remains tied for 3rd-highest total
Famous Birthdays
- Kevin Mitchell, American baseball outfielder (NL MVP 1989; MLB All Star 1989, 90; SF Giants), born in San Diego, California
- Trace Adkins, American country singer ("Ladies Love Country Boys"; "You're Gonna Miss This"), born in Sarepta, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Ernie Kovacs, American comedian (The Ernie Kovacs Show), dies in a car crash at 42
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About January 13, 1962
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Twist - Chubby Checker
#1 Song: The Young Ones - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
