What happened this day in history June 2, 1962

What are the important events that happened on June 2, 1962? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

June 2, 1962: Facts & Myths About This Day

June 2, 1962 is the 153rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 212 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 20, 1962 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectapentacontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $20,755.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Pearl is the modern birthstone for this month. Moonstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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June 2, 1962 Historical Events

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    During the 1962 FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in fights between Chilean and Italian players in one of the most violent games in football history.

Who died on June 2, 1962?

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    Vita Sackville-West, English writer, and gardener (b. 1892)

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