23 January 1962Smallpox DebateJohn Enoch Powell
Answers extensive parliamentary questions during a smallpox outbreak and discusses vaccination and public-health measures.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1962, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Answers extensive parliamentary questions during a smallpox outbreak and discusses vaccination and public-health measures.
Signs a management contract with the Beatles.
The Beatles fail an audition at Decca
The Beatles fail an audition at Decca
The Beatles fail an audition at Decca
Government, employers and unions begin coordinated discussions through the National Economic Development Council.
The Liberals win a Conservative seat overturning a majority of 14,760
Transforms a Conservative majority of 14,760 into a 7,855 Liberal majority. The Liberal swing leads to phrase "Orpington man"
Corbett appears in "The Offer", an episode of the BBCs anthology series of one-off comedy plays, Comedy Playhouse, written by Galton and Simpson
Stuart Sutcliffe dies of a brain hemorrhage
The Beatles return to Hamburg to play at the Star-Club, but they learn that Stuart Sutcliffe had died a few hours before they arrived, this was another shock for Lennon, after losing Uncle George and Julia
The Beatles return to Hamburg to play at the Star-Club, but they learn that Stuart Sutcliffe had died a few hours before they arrived, this was another shock for Lennon, after losing Uncle George and Julia
Places a Jazz News advertisement seeking musicians for a new rhythm and blues group.
Responds to Brian Jones's advertisement and becomes the Stones's first pianist.
Addresses hospital administrators on efficiency, planning and the use of resources within the National Health Service.
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Moore was uncapped as he flew to South America with the rest of the squad, but made his debut on 20 May 1962 in Englands final pre-tournament friendly - a 4-0 win over Peru in Lima
was uncapped as he flew to South America with the rest of the squad, but made his debut on 20 May 1962 in Englands final pre-tournament friendly - a 4-0 win over Peru in Lima.
Proved so impressive that Moore stays in the team for the whole of Englands participation in the World Cup, which ended in defeat by eventual winners Brazil in the quarter finals at Vica del Mar. Moore.
The Beatles audition for George Martin at Parlophone/EMI Records, he agrees to sign the group, but insists that Pete Best be replaced, within months, Richard "Ringo" Starkey joins the group
The Beatles audition for George Martin at Parlophone/EMI Records, he agrees to sign the group, but insists that Pete Best be replaced, within months, Richard "Ringo" Starkey joins the group
The Beatles audition for George Martin at Parlophone/EMI Records, he agrees to sign the group, but insists that Pete Best be replaced, within months, Richard "Ringo" Starkey joins the group
The Beatles audition for George Martin at Parlophone/EMI Records, he agrees to sign the group, but insists that Pete Best be replaced, within months, Richard "Ringo" Starkey joins the group
The Beatles audition for George Martin at Parlophone/EMI Records, he agrees to sign the group, but insists that Pete Best be replaced, within months, Richard "Ringo" Starkey joins the group
Defends the national Hospital Plan in the House of Commons and stresses long-term development of modern hospital services.
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho". George Martin decides to sign-up the Beatles
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
Auditions the Beatles at EMI, beginning the partnership that transforms his career and popular music.
The sequel The Andromeda Breakthrough begins broadcast on BBC television.
Is associated with early Rolling Stones rehearsals and accounts of the first Marquee period.
Performs at the Rolling Stones's first show at the Marquee Club.
Performs at the first Rolling Stones show billed at the Marquee Club.
Plays guitar at the Rolling Stones's first Marquee Club performance.
Plays bass at the Rolling Stones's first Marquee Club performance.
The Stones have their first gig at the Marquee Club with Jagger, Richards, Jones, Stewart, bass player Dick Taylor (later of The Pretty Things) and drummer Tony Chapman. The group plays its first gig at the Marquee club in London, billed as "The Rollin Stones"
The Stones have their first gig at the Marquee Club with Jagger, Richards, Jones, Stewart, bass player Dick Taylor (later of The Pretty Things) and drummer Tony Chapman
The Stones have their first gig at the Marquee Club with Jagger, Richards, Jones, Stewart, bass player Dick Taylor (later of The Pretty Things) and drummer Tony Chapman
The Stones have their first gig at the Marquee Club with Jagger, Richards, Jones, Stewart, bass player Dick Taylor (later of The Pretty Things) and drummer Tony Chapman
Purges a Cabinet of 21 of 7 its ministers after a poor by-election resul at Orpington
Purges a Cabinet of 21 of 7 its ministers after a poor by-election resul at Orpington
Healey challenges racial inequality and political repression in Southern Rhodesia during a Commons debate.
Is dismissed as the Beatles prepare for their EMI recording career.
Pete Best is sacked
Joins the Beatles as drummer, replacing Pete Best.
Ringo Srarr makes his debut for the Beatles at the Cavern
John Lennon marries Cynthia Powell
John Lennon marries Cynthia Powell
Keir Starmer is born in London and later grows up in Oxted, Surrey.
The Beatles 1st recording session leads to their 1st single "Love Me Do"
The Beatles 1st recording session leads to their 1st single "Love Me Do"
"Love Me Do" is released featuring Lennon on harmonica and McCartney singing solo on the chorus line
"Love Me Do" is released featuring Lennon on harmonica and McCartney singing solo on the chorus line
"Love Me Do" is released featuring Lennon on harmonica and McCartney singing solo on the chorus line
Produces Love Me Do, the Beatles' first single for Parlophone.
Is appointed England manager and predicts that England will win the 1966 World Cup.
Leads detailed British negotiations with the European Economic Community in Brussels.
The British & French Governments agree to build what will become Concorde
Auditions for the Rolling Stones and soon replaces Dick Taylor on bass.
Macmillan meets Kennedy at Nassau to negotiate continued British access to a strategic nuclear delivery system
Thorneycroft supports the British negotiating position for a nuclear missile replacement after Skybolt
Macmillan secures agreement for Britain to acquire Polaris missiles for its strategic deterrent
Douglas-Home supports the formula assigning British Polaris forces to NATO with a national reservation
The USA agrees to sell Polaris to Britain
The USA agrees to sell Polaris to Britain
Britain agrees to purchase Polaris missiles while building its own submarines and nuclear warheads
Bill Wyman officially joins the Rolling Stones
Scores early as Tottenham begin their 3-1 victory over Burnley.
Publication of "A Clockwork Orange"
Hoyle and John Elliot published a novel based on the television story A for Andromeda.
The Beatles fail an audition at Decca. The Beatles are turned down by DECCA
The Beatles fail an audition at Decca. The Beatles are turned down by DECCA
Appointed General Secretary of the Central Council of Recreation
Cast in his most famous role, as Albert Steptoe, the irascible father in Steptoe and Son, initially a pilot on the BBCs Comedy Playhouse
Steptoe & Son runs, with some breaks, until 1974
Breaks with Hugh Gaitskell by supporting British entry into the European Economic Community.
Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1962 introduces immigration controls on citizens of Commonwealth countries
Signs up the Beatles for EMI Records, produces their recordings until 1969
Predicts that paired electrons can tunnel coherently between superconductors, producing the Josephson effects.
The Crusaders give Jimmy Page his first taste of touring life and an appearance on a single, "The Road to Love"
Founder member of "Dave Dee and the Bostons". Change their name to "Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich"
Death of Edward Hugh John Neale Dalton
His form and impact on West Ham as a whole earned him a late call-up to the full England squad by Walter Winterbottom and the Football Association selection committee
Appointed Deputy Leader of the Labour Party & also becomes Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Leader of the Labour Party & also becomes Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Composes the "James Bond Theme" for Dr No
Jagger and his childhood friend Keith Richards meet Jones when he and Paul Jones are playing Elmore James "Dust My Broom" with Korner's band at the Ealing Jazz Club
Reads modern history at Brasenose College, Oxford
Education Act 1962 creates mandatory awards for university students and changes education finance
The Liberals win the Orpington by-election, "Orpington Man" represents the new elector
His form and impact on West Ham as a whole earned him a late call-up to the full England squad by Walter Winterbottom and the Football Association selection committee
Jones leaves Cheltenham and moves to London where he becomes friends with fellow musicians Alexis Korner, future Manfred Mann singer Paul Jones, future Cream bassist Jack Bruce and others who make up the small London rhythm and blues and jazz scene & becomes a blues musician, for a brief time calling himself "Elmo Lewis", and playing slide guitar
From 1962, Barry transferred to Ember Records where he produced albums as well as arranging them
Wins the first of a record five Best Actress Evening Standard Awards for her roles in Peter Shaffers plays The Private Ear and The Public Eye, both opposite Kenneth Williams
Greaves wins the FA Cup in 1962.
Publishes Facing the Dictators, covering his prewar diplomacy
Publication of "Facing The Dictators"
Manages Ipswich Town to the First Division Title
Appointed First Secretary of State
Speaks for Labour on foreign affairs while the party debates defence, Europe and decolonisation.
Appears in The Manchurian Candidate, wins a Golden Globe for best supporting actress
Aden is given partial self-Government
Aden is given partial self-Government
Hoyle and Chandra Wickramasinghe proposed graphite particles as an important component of interstellar dust.
Manages Ipswich Town to the First Division Title
Joins Roger Daltrey's group The Detours.
Becomes drummer for The Detours before Keith Moon.
Joins The Detours after Entwistle recommends him.
Joins his brother Ray’s early group.
Starts in "Lawrence of Arabia"
Directs Lawrence of Arabia, expanding his reputation for large-scale historical and visual filmmaking.
Stars in North by Lolita
Sellers portrays Clare Quilty in Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Lolita.
Stars in "Long Days Journey Into Night"
Appointed Manager of Arsenal
Convinces the FA that the England team manager must have sole control of selection
Marries Anne Harding Williams, who later shares his long-term work developing Thenford House and its gardens.
During Harold Macmillan's government, professor John Charnley carries out the first full hip replacement at Wrightington Hospital.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Professor John Charnley carries out the first full hip replacement at Wrightington Hospital.
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: Professor John Charnley carries out the first full hip replacement at Wrightington Hospital.
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries concerning the molecular structure of nucleic acids and its significance for information transfer.
Visits de Gaulle to discuss Anglo-French co-operation in nuclear weapons
Sellers portrays Welsh librarian John Lewis in Only Two Can Play.
Pipe-lines Act 1962 creates controls over pipeline construction and operation
The Stones have their first gig at the Marquee Club with Jagger, Richards, Jones, Stewart, bass player Dick Taylor (later of The Pretty Things) and drummer Tony Chapman
The Rolling Stones lineup settles down to Jagger, Richards, Stewart, Jones, Taylor, and drummer Tony Chapman
As Keith Richards tells it, Jones came up with the name the "Rollin Stones" (later with the g) while on the phone with a venue owner, "The voice on the other end of the line obviously said, What are you called? Panic. The Best of Muddy Waters album was lying on the floorand track five, side one was Rollin Stone"
This record states: Jagger and his childhood friend Keith Richards had met Jones when he and Paul Jones were playing Elmore James "Dust My Broom" with Korner's band at the Ealing Jazz Club, Jagger brought guitarist Richards to rehearsals.
This record states: Jones places an advertisement in Jazz News (a Soho club information sheet) of 2 May 1962 inviting musicians to audition for a new R&B group at the Bricklayers Arms pub.
This record states: Pianist Ian "Stu" Stewart is the first to respond, later singer Mick Jagger also joins this band.
This record states: Richards then joins the band.
Jones comes up with the name "The Rollin Stones" (later with the g)
Jones leaves Cheltenham and moves to London where he becomes friends with fellow musicians Alexis Korner, future Manfred Mann singer Paul Jones, future Cream bassist Jack Bruce and others who make up the small London rhythm and blues and jazz scene & becomes a blues
Jones recruits Ian "Stu" Stewart and singer Mick Jagger into his band - who, with Jagger's childhood friend Keith Richards, met Jones when he and Paul Jones were playing Elmore James "Dust My Broom" with Korner's band at The Ealing Club.
The Rolling Stones lineup settles down to Jagger, Richards, Stewart, Jones, Taylor, and drummer Tony Chapman.
musician, for a brief time calling himself "Elmo Lewis", and playing slide guitar.
The Rolling Stones lineup settles down to Jagger, Richards, Stewart, Jones, Taylor, and drummer Tony Chapman
The Stones have their first gig at the Marquee Club with Jagger, Richards, Jones, Stewart, bass player Dick Taylor (later of The Pretty Things) and drummer Tony Chapman
Aden is given partial self-Government
Appointed Minister of Defence
Douglas-Home handles diplomatic pressure as Britain seeks to preserve an independent nuclear deterrent
Macmillan faces a strategic crisis when the United States moves toward cancellation of Skybolt
Pete Townshend and his school friend from Acton County Grammar School John Entwistle found their first band, The Confederates, a Dixieland duet featuring Townshend on banjo and Entwistle on horns
Pete Townshend and his school friend from Acton County Grammar School John Entwistle found their first band, The Confederates, a Dixieland duet featuring Townshend on banjo and Entwistle on horns
Sellers plays barrister Wilfred Morgenhall in the film adaptation The Dock Brief.
Publication of "The Drowned World"
Lessings breakthrough work is "The Golden Notebook"
Appears in The Manchurian Candidate, wins a Golden Globe for best supporting actress
Sellers makes a cameo appearance in The Road to Hong Kong.
Manages Tottenham to a 3-1 final victory over Burnley as the club retains the FA Cup.
Town and Country Planning Act 1962 consolidates planning law and development control provisions
Returns to Fulham after a disagreement with Albion vice-chairman Jim Gaunt over his salary
Transport Act 1962 reorganises nationalised transport and creates the British Railways Board
Visits de Gaulle to discuss British entry into the EC & Anglo-French nuclear strategy
Sellers plays General Leo Fitzjohn in Waltz of the Toreadors.
Plays in the 1962 World Cup in Chile, where he is acclaimed as "the best right-back in the world".
Scores fron the penalty spot in Englands opening game against Hungary, but England lose 2-1.
Plays in England's 1962 World Cup campaign, scoring against Brazil in the quarter-final defeat.
Replaces Peter Swan in the World Cup.
Joins England's forward options after injuries as the team reaches the 1962 World Cup quarter-finals.
Has to pull out of the World Cup squad due to injury.
Picks up an injury which rules him out of the World Cup.
Winterbottom England to qualification for the finals in Chile with wins over Portugal and Luxembourg , after progressing from their group on goal average, England reached the quarter finals but were beaten 3-1 by the eventual winners, Brazil.
Gerry Hitchens scores against Brazil in the opening knock out stage but England lose 1-3.
England reached the knockout stage after losing 2-1 to Hungary, defeating Argentina 3-1, and drawing 0-0 with Bulgaria.
Gerry Hitchens was called up to replace an injured Bobby Smith.
Bobby Smith's injury forced Jimmy Greaves to play with new strike partners, first Gerry Hitchens and then debutant Alan Peacock.
Withdraws from England's 1962 World Cup squad after suffering an ankle injury before the tournament.
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