Historical Events
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
Chris Christie (61 years old)
American Republican politician, Governor of New Jersey (2010-18) and presidential candidate, born in Newark, New Jersey
- Doug Boyle, English guitarist and composer (Robert Plant; Nigel Kennedy), born in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, England
- Elizabeth Vargas, American TV journalist (20/20), born in Paterson, New Jersey
- Kevin Willis, American basketball center (NBA C'ship 2003 SA Spurs; NBA All-Star 1992 Atlanta Hawks; one of 15 players 16,000+ career points & 11,000+ rebounds), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Hanns Eisler, Austrian composer (East German National Anthem), dies at 64
- Seiichiro Kashio, Japanese tennis player (b. 1892)
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About September 6, 1962
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 7 months and 21 days
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
