Historical Events
- 160 civil right activists jailed after demonstration in Albany, Georgia
- Battles on Chinese & Indies boundary
Famous Birthdays
- Ike Eisenmann, American actor (Scott-Fantastic Journey), born in Houston, Texas
- Lee Aaron [Karen Lynn Greening], Canadian rock singer (Metal Queen), born in Belleville, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- G. M. Trevelyan [George Macaulay Trevelyan], British historian and academic, dies at 86
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About July 21, 1962
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 9 months and 6 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 Remember You - Frank Ifield