Operation Ranchand
The goal is to clear vegetation alongside highways to prevent Vietcong concealment. Forests are sprayed with "Agent Orange," an herbicide containing deadly dioxin
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1962 in United States of America — Page 9
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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Project Mercury
Slayton remains a member of the Mercury Seven but does not make a Mercury flight after being removed from flight status for medical reasons.
Robert Kennedy Assassination Discussion
The HSCA found evidence that Hoffa and Edward Partin discussed a possible plan to assassinate Attorney General Robert Kennedy in 1962, although the proposal was not shown to have progressed beyond discussion.
Saturn V
Leads Marshall work on the Saturn V launch vehicle.
Secretary of Army
Appointed Secretary of the Army
Secretary of Army
Appointed Secretary of the Army
Secretary of Labor
Appointed Secretary of Labor
Secretary of State for Health, Education & Welfare
Appointed Secretary of State for Health, Education & Welfare
Siege of Berlin
The US & Russia withdraw their tanks from the Berlin Wall
Skybolt
McNamara concludes that Skybolt is costly and unnecessary for American forces because the United States has other strategic systems
The Freewheelin Bob Dylan
Tensions between Grossman and John Hammond led to Hammond being replaced as the producer of Dylans second album by the young African American jazz producer Tom Wilson. Dylan legally changes his name to Robert Dylan, and signs a management contract with Albert Grossman
The Freewheelin Bob Dylan
Tensions between Grossman and John Hammond led to Hammond being replaced as the producer of Dylans second album by the young African American jazz producer Tom Wilson
The Freewheelin Bob Dylan
Tensions between Grossman and John Hammond led to Hammond being replaced as the producer of Dylans second album by the young African American jazz producer Tom Wilson
The Freewheelin Bob Dylan
Replaces John Hammond as producer during Dylan's second album period.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Appears in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Stars in, "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance". Stars in, "How the West Was Won"
The Trial
Directs, "The Trial"
Toby Award How to Succeed Actor
Robert Morse received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as J Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Travels with Charley Published
John Steinbeck published Travels with Charley, a travel narrative about a journey through the United States with his dog. The book reflects on American communities and social change.
Vietnam Assessment
Directs Pentagon assessments of the expanding advisory war
Visible Light-Emitting Diode
Demonstrates a practical visible LED in which electron-hole recombination produces light.
Visit to Saigon
Visits Siagon & states that America is going to win the War
Whos Afraid of Virginia Wolf?
Publication of "Whos Afraid of Virginia Wolf?"
Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf Premiere
Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf opened on Broadway, exposing the bitter games of two married couples.
Withdrawal Negotiations at Berlin
The US & Russia withdraw their tanks from the Berlin Wall
World Champion
Sonny Liston becomes world heavyweight champion by knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round
World Champion
Sonny Liston becomes world heavyweight champion by knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round
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