Historical Events
Philby Defects
British intelligence officer Kim Philby defects to USSR
- Film "Jules et Jim", based on the novel by Henri-Pierre Roché, directed by François Truffaut and starring Jeanne Moreau is released
- Libya, Morocco, Algeria. and Tunisia plan to form United Arab Maghreb; planning continues until an agreement is reached in 1989
Famous Birthdays
- Elvira Lindo, Spanish writer and journalist, born in Cádiz, Spain
About January 23, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Peppermint Twist - Part I - Joey Dee & the Starliters
#1 Song: The Young Ones - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
