Historical Events
- Devastating 8 for 6 spell by West Indian spin bowler Lance Gibbs gives home side innings & 30 run 3rd Test win over India in Bridgetown
- Military coup in Syria, President Nazim al-Kudsi flees
Famous Birthdays
- Ged Grimes, Scottish rock bassist, and producer (Danny Wilson; Deacon Blue; Simple Minds), born in Dundee, Scotland
- Jure Franko, Slovenian-Yugoslav alpine skier, born in Nova Gorica, Slovenia
- Terry Szopinski, American pro-wrestler (The Warlord), born in Pompano Beach, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Hugo Wast, Argentine writer (b. 1883)
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About March 28, 1962
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Break The Heart That Loves You - Connie Francis
#1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows
