1962
The official independence of Algeria is proclaimed after an eight-year-long war with France.
The official independence of Algeria is proclaimed after an eight-year-long war with France.
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1962
As a part of Operation Plowshare, the Sedan nuclear test takes place.
As a part of Operation Plowshare, the Sedan nuclear test takes place.
1962
Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement.
Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement.
1962
Starfish Prime tests the effects of a nuclear explosion at orbital altitudes.
Starfish Prime tests the effects of a nuclear explosion at orbital altitudes.
1962
In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking…
In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking…
1962
Nuclear weapons testing: The "Small Boy" test shot Little Feller I becomes the last atmospheric test detonation at the…
Nuclear weapons testing: The "Small Boy" test shot Little Feller I becomes the last atmospheric test detonation at the…
1962
Canadian-born American pharmacologist Frances Oldham Kelsey is awarded the U.S. President's Award for Distinguished…
Canadian-born American pharmacologist Frances Oldham Kelsey is awarded the U.S. President's Award for Distinguished…
1962
Canadian-born American pharmacologist Frances Oldham Kelsey is awarded the U.S. President's Award for Distinguished…
Canadian-born American pharmacologist Frances Oldham Kelsey is awarded the U.S. President's Award for Distinguished…
1962
The NS Savannah, the world's first nuclear-powered civilian ship, embarks on its maiden voyage.
The NS Savannah, the world's first nuclear-powered civilian ship, embarks on its maiden voyage.
1962
The OAS attempts to assassinate French president Charles de Gaulle.
The OAS attempts to assassinate French president Charles de Gaulle.
1962
Japan conducts a test of the NAMC YS-11, its first aircraft since World War II and its only successful commercial…
Japan conducts a test of the NAMC YS-11, its first aircraft since World War II and its only successful commercial…
1962
The United States government begins the Exercise Spade Fork nuclear readiness drill.
The United States government begins the Exercise Spade Fork nuclear readiness drill.
1962
The United States government begins the Exercise Spade Fork nuclear readiness drill.
The United States government begins the Exercise Spade Fork nuclear readiness drill.
1962
Archaeologist Peter Marsden discovers the first of the Blackfriars Ships dating back to the second century AD in the…
Archaeologist Peter Marsden discovers the first of the Blackfriars Ships dating back to the second century AD in the…
1962
US President John F. Kennedy delivers his "We choose to go to the Moon" speech at Rice University.
US President John F. Kennedy delivers his "We choose to go to the Moon" speech at Rice University.
1962
The Soviet ship Poltava heads toward Cuba, one of the events that sets into motion the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The Soviet ship Poltava heads toward Cuba, one of the events that sets into motion the Cuban Missile Crisis.
1962
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is formally proclaimed. Ferhat Abbas is elected President of the…
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is formally proclaimed. Ferhat Abbas is elected President of the…
1962
The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly crowned Imam al-Badr and declares Yemen a…
The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly crowned Imam al-Badr and declares Yemen a…
1962
The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly crowned Imam al-Badr and declares Yemen a…
The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly crowned Imam al-Badr and declares Yemen a…
