Historical Events
- American Airlines 707 plunges nose first into Jamaica Bay, NY, killing 95
- Kresge Corporation openes the first Kmart store in Garden City, Michigan
- US and British nuclear test experiment in Nevada
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Leen, American rock bassist (Gin Blossoms - "Allison Road"), born in Tempe, Arizona
- Mark Gardner, American baseball pitcher and coach (World Series 2010, 12, 14; SF Giants), born in Los Angeles, California
Russell Coutts (62 years old)
New Zealand yachtsman (Olympic gold Finn Class 1984, America's Cup 5 x winner), born in Wellington, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Roscoe Ates, American actor (Freaks, Cimarron, Marshal of Gunsight Pass), dies of lung cancer at 67
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About March 1, 1962
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
#1 Song: Rock A Hula Baby/Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
