Beach Boys
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1962 in United States of America — Page 8
Explore 347 historical events and records for United States of America in 1962.
Historical records for United States of America in 1962
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Blind Boy Grunt
Records Broadside material under the pseudonym Blind Boy Grunt.
Blind Boy Grunt
Records several songs for Broadside under the name Blind Boy Grunt.
Blind Boy Grunt
Publishes folk material linked to Dylan's Blind Boy Grunt pseudonym.
Bob Dylan
Releases, "Bob Dylan", consists of familiar folk, blues and gospel material combined with two of his own songs
Bob Dylan Album Sales
The first Columbia album makes limited commercial impact in its first year.
Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out is an American comedy film released in 1962, starring Kim Novak, James Garner, and Tony Randall, and directed by Michael Gordon
Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out is an American comedy film released in 1962, starring Kim Novak, James Garner, and Tony Randall, and directed by Michael Gordon
Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out is an American comedy film released in 1962, starring Kim Novak, James Garner, and Tony Randall, and directed by Michael Gordon
Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out is an American comedy film released in 1962, starring Kim Novak, James Garner, and Tony Randall, and directed by Michael Gordon
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chitlin Circuit
Hendrix makes a precarious living on the Chitlin Circuit, performing in black-oriented venues throughout the South with both the King Kasuals and in backing bands for various soul, R&B, and blues musicians
CRC Position Ends
Miami headquarters removed Arcacha Smith from his Cuban Revolutionary Council post, and the New Orleans delegation later moved from the Camp Street office.
Cuban Missile Crisis Reporting
The Cuban missile crisis dominated international news during Orvil Dryfoos's brief tenure as publisher.
Deed Poll
Changes name by deed poll from Blythe to Clinton
Domestic Operations Division Assignment
Hunt became chief of covert action in CIA's Domestic Operations Division, a position he held during the early 1960s.
Election
Elected to the Senate in a special election to fill the seat once held by his brother John
Election
Defeated in the elections to become the Governor of California
Election
Elected to the United States House of Representatives for the Thirteenth Congressional District in Illinois in 1962, at the age of 30
Election
Stands for Governor of Texas, although he gained the support of Barry Goldwater Walker finishes last
Emmy Award
Stars in McHales Navy & wins an Emmy
Emmy Award Defenders Actor
E G Marshall earned an Emmy for his performance as attorney Lawrence Preston in the courtroom drama The Defenders.
Fast and Slow Solar Wind Streams
Uses Mariner 2 plasma data to identify distinct faster and slower streams within the solar wind rather than a single uniform outflow.
Federal File on Frank Fiorini
Federal agencies maintained files on Fiorini because of his extensive anti-Castro activity and contacts with Cuban exile organizations.
Fiorini-Sturgis Alias Review
Federal biographical material used both Frank Fiorini and Frank Sturgis when reconstructing his Cuban revolutionary background and later political activities.
Greenwich Village
Becomes Dylan's companion and influences his political awareness.
Hes a Rebel
"Only Love Can Break a Heart" was Pitneys biggest US hit, peaking at No. 2 on the charts. No 1 song for The Crystals "Hes a Rebel," written by Pitney
Hubble Space Telescope
In a report by the United States National Academy of Sciences recommends the development of a space telescope as part of the space program
Irma la Douce
Stars in "Irma la Douce". Stars in "Days of Wine and Roses"
Kid Galahad
Bronson in the role of Lew Nyack, a veteran boxing trainer who helped Walter Gulick (Elvis Presley) polish his skills for the big fight with Sugarboy Romero in the movie, Kid Galahad
Long Days Journey Into Night
Directs "Long Days Journey Into Night"
Management Contract
Signs a management contract with Bob Dylan.
McHales Navy
Stars in McHales Navy & wins an Emmy
Mercury Experiments
During Aurora 7, Carpenter conducts scientific and engineering observations while completing three Earth orbits.
Mercury Radar
Radar astronomy helps refine measurements of Mercury and Venus.
Mobilization
Sent to Vietnam by Kennedy, reports the US has spent $2 billion in 7 yrs
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Peace Prize for campaigning against nuclear weapons testing.
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Only Love Can Break a Heart
"Only Love Can Break a Heart" was Pitneys biggest US hit, peaking at No. 2 on the charts. No 1 song for The Crystals "Hes a Rebel," written by Pitney
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