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1962 in Great Britain
Explore 248 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1962.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1962
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January
Beatles Management
Signs a management contract with the Beatles.
Beatles, The
The Beatles fail an audition at Decca
Beatles, The
The Beatles fail an audition at Decca
Beatles, The
The Beatles fail an audition at Decca
February
Furnell Joins Goalkeeping Department
Goalkeeper Jim Furnell arrived from Burnley in February 1962, adding competition and experience as Liverpool approached promotion.
March
National Economic Development Council
Government, employers and unions begin coordinated discussions through the National Economic Development Council.
Election
The Liberals win a Conservative seat overturning a majority of 14,760
Member of Parliament
Transforms a Conservative majority of 14,760 into a 7,855 Liberal majority. The Liberal swing leads to phrase "Orpington man"
Comedy
Corbett appears in "The Offer", an episode of the BBCs anthology series of one-off comedy plays, Comedy Playhouse, written by Galton and Simpson
April
Beatles, The
Stuart Sutcliffe dies of a brain hemorrhage
Death of Stuart Sutcliffe
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
Liverpool Return to First Division
Shankly completed the rebuilding of Liverpool by leading the club out of the Second Division in 1962, restoring top-flight status after eight seasons outside the elite.
Death of John Winston Lennon
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
May
Jazz News Advertisement
Places a Jazz News advertisement seeking musicians for a new rhythm and blues group.
Jazz News Advertisement
Responds to Brian Jones's advertisement and becomes the Stones's first pianist.
Hospital Administration Address
Addresses hospital administrators on efficiency, planning and the use of resources within the National Health Service.
Blanchflower Wembley Penalty Against Burnley
Blanchflower converted Tottenham's penalty as Spurs defeated Burnley 3-1 in the FA Cup final alongside striker Jimmy Greaves.
Smith Scores in 1962 FA Cup Final
Smith scored Tottenham's second goal against Burnley as the club retained the FA Cup with Jimmy Greaves also on target.
Beatles, The
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Beatles, The
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Beatles, The
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Parlaphone Records
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Parlaphone Records
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Parlaphone Records
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Parlophone Records
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Debut
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
Pre-World Cup England Debut
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.
World Cup Quarter-Final Run
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.
England Midfield Role Against Hungary
Features in England's midfield during the narrow loss to Hungary, participating in the opening fixture of the national side's World Cup campaign in Chile.
England Tournament Opener Against Hungary
Leads England into their opening match of the Chile World Cup, where Hungary capitalise on their chances to secure a 2-1 victory despite an English second-half equaliser.
Equalising Penalty Against Hungary
Converts a second-half penalty to bring England level against Hungary, but the team subsequently concedes again and loses its first match of the tournament.
June
Beatles, The
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
Beatles, The
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
Beatles, The
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
Beatles, The
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
Beatles, The
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
Captaincy Against Argentina
Captains England in a pivotal group match against Argentina and helps organise a side that responds to its opening defeat with a 3-1 victory.
England Forward in Chile World Cup Group Stage
Greaves started for England during the 1962 World Cup group stage in Chile and helped the side defeat Argentina 3–1. His movement between defenders made him an important part of the attack before England were eliminated by Brazil in the quarter-finals.
England World Cup Goal Against Argentina
Greaves scored in England's 3-1 group-stage win over Argentina, helping his country advance from its World Cup group.
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