September 1962 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in September 1962.
The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope John XXIII was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on September 1962: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of September 1962?
Events
- 01 Sep 1962 KATC TV channel 3 in Lafayette, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
- 02 Sep 1962 The Soviet Union agrees to send arms to Cuba.
- 03 Sep 1962 Mickey Wright wins LPGA Spokane Golf Open
- 04 Sep 1962 Beatles record How Do You Do It at EMI
- 05 Sep 1962 Atletico Madrid wins 2nd Europe Cup II
- 08 Sep 1962 Chinese troops exceed Mac-Mahon-line (Tibet-India boundary)
- 09 Sep 1962 76th US Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith Court beats Darlene Hard (97 64)
- 10 Sep 1962 KLRN TV channel 9 in San Antonio, TX (PBS) begins broadcasting
- 11 Sep 1962 Beatles cut Love Me Do andPS I Love You with Andy White on drums
- 15 Sep 1962 Bravo, Giovanni closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 76 performances
- 16 Sep 1962 Brian Kilby wins marathon: (2:23:18.8)
- 17 Sep 1962 Justice Department files 1st suit to end segregation in public schools
- 18 Sep 1962 Bob Aspromonte sets NL 3rd baseman record of 57 cons errorless games
- 19 Sep 1962 Atlantic College opens it doors for the first time, marking the birth of the pioneering UWC educational movement.
- 20 Sep 1962 Ben Bella wins 1st elections in independent Algeria
- 22 Sep 1962 Bob Dylan plays NYC Carnegie Hall
- 23 Sep 1962 Mary Lena Faulk wins LPGA Visalia Golf Open
- 24 Sep 1962 KWSU TV channel 10 in Pullman, WA (PBS) begins broadcasting
- 25 Sep 1962 Yankees clinch AL pennant
- 26 Sep 1962 LA Dodger Maury Wills becomes 1st to steal 100 bases (en route to 104)
- 27 Sep 1962 Military uprising under Col Abdullah as-Sallal North Yemen
- 28 Sep 1962 Brighter Day, last airs on CBS-TV daytime
- 29 Sep 1962 Alley Cat by Bent Fabric and His Piano peaks at #7
- 30 Sep 1962 JFK routes 3,000 federal troops to Mississippi
- 06 Sep 1962 The United States government begins the Exercise Spade Fork nuclear readiness drill.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in September 1962?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Tommy Roe - Sheila
- The 4 Seasons - Sherry
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me
- Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Frank Ifield - I Remember You
- The Tornados - Telstar
- Elvis Presley - She's Not You
- Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
- Bobby Darin - Things
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in September 1962?