Historical Events
- 1st transatlantic TV transmission via satellite (Telstar I)
- Brothers Hank snd Tommie Aaron homer in same inning
- Cosmonaut Micolaev set then record longest space flight - 4 days
- Fred Baldasare is 1st to swim English Channel underwater (scuba)
- US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Dale Hellestrae, NFLer (Dallas Cowboys)
- Pauline McLynn, Irish actress
Famous Deaths
Owen D. Young (1874-1962)
American industrialist (RCA) and diplomat (Young Plan), dies at 87
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About July 11, 1962
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Roses Are Red (My Love) - Bobby Vinton
#1 Song: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
