What Happened on March 31, 1962

Historical Events

  • 116th Grand National: Fred Winter aboard 28/1 shot Kilmore wins by 10 lengths from Wyndburgh

Famous Birthdays

  • (Richard) Stockton Rush [III], American businessman (co-founder and CEO of OceanGate), born in San Francisco, California (d. 2023)
  • John Taylor, American NFL wide receiver (3-time Super Bowl winner, SF 49ers), born in Philadelphia, PA

About March 31, 1962

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 29 days
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