What Happened on May 6, 1962

Historical Events

  • 1st nuclear warhead fired from Polaris submarine (Ethan Allen)

Election of Interest

Antonio Segni elected President of Italy

  • Pathet Lao breaks cease fire and conquer Nam Tha Laos
  • US performs nuclear test at Pacific Ocean

Famous Birthdays

  • Adam Yellin, American sound engineer and record producer (The Ramones), born in New York City
  • Neil Foster, English cricket fast bowler (29 Tests, 88 wickets, BB 8/107; Essex CCC), born in Colchester, England
  • Stan Cullimore, British guitarist (Housemartins, "Happy Hour"; "Caravan Of Love"), journalist, and music educator, born in Kingston upon Hull, England

About May 6, 1962

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Soldier Boy - The Shirelles
  • UK #1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows