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.
1962 in History
37 events found for 1962
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
The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time.
The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time.
1962
Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people.
Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people.
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
Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.
Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.
1962
First transatlantic satellite television transmission.
First transatlantic satellite television transmission.
1962
Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the…
Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the…
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
Mariner program: Mariner 1 spacecraft flies erratically several minutes after launch and has to be destroyed.
Mariner program: Mariner 1 spacecraft flies erratically several minutes after launch and has to be destroyed.
1962
Telstar relays the first publicly transmitted, live trans-Atlantic television program, featuring Walter Cronkite.
Telstar relays the first publicly transmitted, live trans-Atlantic television program, featuring Walter Cronkite.
1962
The International Agreement on the Neutrality of Laos is signed.
The International Agreement on the Neutrality of Laos is signed.
1962
Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
1962
Beginning of the 8th World Festival of Youth and Students.
Beginning of the 8th World Festival of Youth and Students.
1962
The Trans-Canada Highway, the then-longest national highway in the world, is officially opened.
The Trans-Canada Highway, the then-longest national highway in the world, is officially opened.