What Happened on July 18, 1962

Historical Events

Raúl Castro Meets Khrushchev

Cuba's Minister of Foreign affairs Raúl Castro meets Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev in Moscow [1]

Sports History

Minnesota Twins Bob Allison and Harmon Killebrew hit grand slams in 1st inn & Harmon Killebrew connect in a club-record, 11-run 1st inning


Famous Birthdays

  • Jack Irons, American drummer (Red Hot Chilli Peppers), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Jensen Buchanan, American actress (Vicky/Marley-Another World), born in Montgomery, Alabama
  • Lee Arenberg, American actor (Pintel - Pirates of the Caribbean), born in Palo Alto, California
  • Shaun Micallef, Australian comedian

About July 18, 1962

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Roses Are Red (My Love) - Bobby Vinton
  • UK #1 Song: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles