What Happened on March 29, 1962

Historical Events

  • Argentine President Arturo Frondizi flees from the army

TV Show Appearance

Jack Paar's final appearance on the "The Tonight Show"

Famous Birthdays

  • Billy Beane, American baseball executive (GM Oakland Athletics 1997-2016; MLB Executive of the Year Award 2018; film 'Moneyball' based on Beane), born in Orlando, Florida
  • Kirk Triplett, American golfer (3 x PGA Tour, 8 x PGA Tour Champions winner; US Seniors Open 2017 runner-up), born in Moses Lake, Washington

About March 29, 1962

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Don't Break The Heart That Loves You - Connie Francis
  • UK #1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows