Penalty Opens Argentina Victory
Scores from the penalty spot to put England ahead against Argentina in a group match that becomes essential to their qualification hopes.
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1962 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 248 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1962.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1962
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June
Second Goal Against Argentina
Extends England's advantage to two goals before half-time against Argentina, contributing to the 3-1 success that revives their Chile campaign.
Third Goal Against Argentina
Adds England's third goal against Argentina after the interval and helps put a vital group-stage victory beyond the opposition's reach.
Hospital Plan Debate
Defends the national Hospital Plan in the House of Commons and stresses long-term development of modern hospital services.
Beatles, The
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
Beatles, The
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
Beatles, The
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
Beatles, The
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
Beatles, The
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho". George Martin decides to sign-up the Beatles
Beatles, The
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
Beatles, The
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
Beatles, The
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
The Beatles Audition
Auditions the Beatles at EMI, beginning the partnership that transforms his career and popular music.
Clean Sheet Against Bulgaria
Keeps a clean sheet as England draw 0-0 with Bulgaria, securing the point needed to progress from their group to the quarter-finals.
Defensive Display Against Bulgaria
Plays at right-back during England's goalless encounter with Bulgaria and contributes to a defensive result that sends the team into the knockout round.
England Eliminated In Chile
Sees England's World Cup campaign end in the quarter-finals against Brazil after the side had recovered from an opening defeat to escape its group.
Equaliser Against Brazil
Scores England's equalising goal in the first half against Brazil, briefly restoring parity before the defending champions pull clear after the break.
First World Cup Knockout Appearance
Starts in defence against defending champions Brazil in the quarter-finals, gaining early international tournament experience despite England's 3-1 defeat.
Left Back In Brazil Quarter-Final
Plays at left-back against Brazil's dangerous attack in the World Cup quarter-final, an experience that precedes his return to the tournament with England in 1966.
The Andromeda Breakthrough
The sequel The Andromeda Breakthrough begins broadcast on BBC television.
July
First Marquee Club Show
Is associated with early Rolling Stones rehearsals and accounts of the first Marquee period.
First Marquee Club Show
Performs at the Rolling Stones's first show at the Marquee Club.
First Marquee Club Show
Performs at the first Rolling Stones show billed at the Marquee Club.
First Marquee Club Show
Plays guitar at the Rolling Stones's first Marquee Club performance.
First Marquee Club Show
Plays bass at the Rolling Stones's first Marquee Club performance.
Rolling Stones, The
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"
Rolling Stones, The
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
Rolling Stones, The
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
Rolling Stones, The
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
Election
Purges a Cabinet of 21 of 7 its ministers after a poor by-election resul at Orpington
Purge
Purges a Cabinet of 21 of 7 its ministers after a poor by-election resul at Orpington
Southern Rhodesia
Healey challenges racial inequality and political repression in Southern Rhodesia during a Commons debate.
August
Beatles, The
Is dismissed as the Beatles prepare for their EMI recording career.
Dismissal
Pete Best is sacked
Beatles, The
Joins the Beatles as drummer, replacing Pete Best.
Beatles, The
Ringo Srarr makes his debut for the Beatles at the Cavern
Marriage
John Lennon marries Cynthia Powell
Marriage
John Lennon marries Cynthia Powell
September
Birth of Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer is born in London and later grows up in Oxted, Surrey.
Beatles, The
The Beatles 1st recording session leads to their 1st single "Love Me Do"
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