Historical Events
- Brian Kilby wins marathon: (2:23:18.8)
- Gerda Kroon runs European record 800 m in 2:02.8
- Public TV channel 13 begins in NYC
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Julie Larsen Piers, American golfer (Women's PGA C'ship runner-up 1996), born in Westchester, New York
- Roger Ross Williams, American director (1st African American director to win an Oscar for "Music by Prudence"), born in Easton, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Saif al-Islam Achmad, monarch of Yemen, dies at about 71
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About September 16, 1962
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sherry - The 4 Seasons
#1 Song: She's Not You - Elvis Presley
