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.
1961
Bay of Pigs Invasion: A group of Cuban exiles financed and trained by the CIA lands at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba with the
Bay of Pigs Invasion: A group of Cuban exiles financed and trained by the CIA lands at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba with the
1961
Cold War: Failure of the Bay of Pigs Invasion of US-backed Cuban exiles against Cuba
Cold War: Failure of the Bay of Pigs Invasion of US-backed Cuban exiles against Cuba
1961
K-19, the first Soviet nuclear submarine equipped with nuclear missiles, is commissioned
K-19, the first Soviet nuclear submarine equipped with nuclear missiles, is commissioned
1961
The Prime Minister of Cuba, Fidel Castro, proclaims Cuba a socialist nation and abolishes elections
The Prime Minister of Cuba, Fidel Castro, proclaims Cuba a socialist nation and abolishes elections
1961
Air France Flight 406 is destroyed by a bomb over the Sahara, killing 78
Air France Flight 406 is destroyed by a bomb over the Sahara, killing 78
1961
Civil rights movement: A white mob twice attacks a Freedom Riders bus near Anniston, Alabama, before fire-bombing the bu
Civil rights movement: A white mob twice attacks a Freedom Riders bus near Anniston, Alabama, before fire-bombing the bu
1961
Park Chung Hee leads a coup d'état to overthrow the Second Republic of South Korea
Park Chung Hee leads a coup d'état to overthrow the Second Republic of South Korea
1961
American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares martial law in an attempt to restore or
American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares martial law in an attempt to restore or
