What Happened on January 22, 1962

Historical Events

  • The Organization of American States suspends Cuba's membership.

Famous Birthdays

  • Choi Min-sik, South Korean actor, born in Seoul, South Korea
  • Robert Mailhouse, American actor (Brian-Days of our Life), born in New Haven, Connecticut
  • Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu, Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, born in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

About January 22, 1962

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Peppermint Twist - Part I - Joey Dee & the Starliters
  • UK #1 Song: The Young Ones - Cliff Richard & The Shadows