1962
The official independence of Algeria is proclaimed after an eight-year-long war with France.
The official independence of Algeria is proclaimed after an eight-year-long war with France.
1962 in History
31 events found for 1962
1962
As a part of Operation Plowshare, the Sedan nuclear test takes place.
As a part of Operation Plowshare, the Sedan nuclear test takes place.
1962
The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time.
The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time.
1962
Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people.
Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people.
1962
Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement.
Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement.
1962
Starfish Prime tests the effects of a nuclear explosion at orbital altitudes.
Starfish Prime tests the effects of a nuclear explosion at orbital altitudes.
1962
Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.
Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.
1962
First transatlantic satellite television transmission.
First transatlantic satellite television transmission.
1962
Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the…
Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the…
1962
In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking…
In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking…
1962
Nuclear weapons testing: The "Small Boy" test shot Little Feller I becomes the last atmospheric test detonation at the…
Nuclear weapons testing: The "Small Boy" test shot Little Feller I becomes the last atmospheric test detonation at the…