Historical Events
- 12,000 die in an earthquake in western Iran
- Channel Television launches to 54,000 households in the Channel Islands.
- KATC TV channel 3 in Lafayette, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
- United Nations announces Earth's population has hit 3 billion
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Ruud Gullit, Dutch soccer midfielder (66 caps; Ballon d'Or 1987; Feyenoord, PSV, AC Milan, Chelsea), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Tony Cascarino, Irish soccer striker, broadcaster (88 caps Rep of Ireland; Millwall, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Marseille, Nancy), born in St Paul's Cray, Kent, England
Famous Deaths
- Anton Mauve (Jr), Dutch painter, dies at 63
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About September 1, 1962
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sheila - Tommy Roe
#1 Song: I Remember You - Frank Ifield
