What Happened on September 9, 1962

Historical Events

  • Soviet economist Liberman plead for autonomous businesses
  • WNYS (now WIXT) TV channel 9 in Syracuse, NY (ABC) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Aleta Rzepecki Sill, American bowler (1983 WIBC single), born in Detroit, Michigan
  • Jack Trudeau, American NFL quarterback (Carolina Panthers), born in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Born in 1962

Famous Deaths

  • Geoffrey Mander, English industrialist (Mander Brothers Ltd.), dies at 80
  • Pat Rooney, American vaudevillian (Night club), dies at 82
1962 Highlights

About September 9, 1962

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sherry - The 4 Seasons
  • UK #1 Song: She's Not You - Elvis Presley