What happened this day in history June 22, 1962

What are the important events that happened on June 22, 1962? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

June 22, 1962: Facts & Myths About This Day

June 22, 1962 is the 173rd day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 192 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is June 9, 1962 – a Friday. 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 ‘hectaheptacontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $2,039.80. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Cancer 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 22, 1962 Historical Events

  • 1962
    An Air France Boeing 707 jet crashes in bad weather in Guadeloupe, West Indies, killing 113.

Who were born on June 22, 1962?

  • 1962
    Bobby Gillespie, Scottish vocalist and drummer (Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain)
  • 1962
    Clyde Drexler, American basketball player
  • 1962
    Gerald Hillringhaus, German footballer
  • 1962
    Stephen Chow, Hong Kong actor and director

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