Historical Events
Coup d'état
Burmese army led by General Ne Win seizes power in a coup d'état, transforming Burma into a one-party socialist state under the Burmese Way to Socialism ideology
Sports History
Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points, most ever by an NBA player in a single game, in Warriors' 169-147 win over NY Knicks in Hershey; 36-of-63 from field, 28-of-32 from free-throw line
Event of Interest
President John F. Kennedy announces US will resume above ground nuclear testing
Famous Birthdays
Jon Bon Jovi (62 years old)
American rock singer-songwriter (Bon Jovi - "You Give Love a Bad Name"; "Who Says You Can't Go Home"), born in Sayreville, New Jersey
- Michael Salinger, American poet
- Morioka Hiroyuki, Japanese writer
- Raimo Summanen, Finnish ice hockey left wing (World C'Ships gold 1995; NHL: Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks) and coach (Finland; HIFK), born in Jyväskylä, Finland
- Scott La Rock [Sterling], American hip-hop DJ (Boogie Down Productions), born in New York City (d. 1987)
- Terry Steinbach, American baseball catcher (MLB All-Star 1988, 89, 93; World Series 1989; Oakland A's), born in New Ulm, Minnesota
Famous Deaths
- Charles Jean de la Vallée-Poussin, Belgian mathematician (Prime number theorem), dies at 95
- Walt Kiesling, American Pro Football Hall of Fame guard (NFL 1920s All-Decade Team; First-team All-Pro 1929, 30, 32; Chicago Cardinals) and coach (Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers), dies from bacteremia at 58
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About March 2, 1962
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 1 month and 27 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
