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In Chinese Zodiac, the "year" of the Ox ended on February 4, 1962 and the "year" of the Tiger began on February 5, 1962. The Chinese Zodiac is a 12 year cycle Each year of the 12 year cycle is named after one of the original 12 animals Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France.

Events of 1962

January

• January 1 - Western Samoa becomes independent from New Zealand
• January 1 - The United States Navy SEALs are activated. Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is a country governing the western part of the Samoan Islands Archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC SEAL Team One is commissioned in the Pacific Fleet and SEAL Team Two in the Atlantic Fleet. The United States Pacific Fleet ( USPACFLT) is a Pacific Ocean Navy theater-level component command of the United States Navy, under the operational control The United States Fleet Forces Command (USFLTFORCOM of the United States Navy is the part of the Navy responsible for operations in and around the Atlantic Ocean.
• January 1 - The Beatles have their first and only audition for Decca Records (named The Decca audition). New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Decca Records is a British Record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. The Decca audition is the name given to the now-famous Beatles audition for Decca Records at their Decca Studios in West Hampstead, north
• January 2 - NAACP Executive Secretary Roy Wilkins praises U. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, usually abbreviated as NAACP, is one of the oldest and most influential Civil rights organizations Roy Wilkins ( August 30, 1901 &ndash September 9, 1981) was a prominent civil rights activist in the United States S. President John F. Kennedy's "personal role" in advancing civil rights. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of
• January 3 - Pope John XXIII excommunicates Fidel Castro. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Pope John (numberingBlessed Excommunication is a religious Censure used to deprive or suspend membership in a religious community Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until
• January 4 - New York City introduces a subway train that operates without a crew on board. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. The City of New York
• January 5 - The Beatles' first record, "My Bonnie" with Tony Sheridan, is released by Polydor. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Tony Sheridan (born Anthony Esmond Sheridan McGinnity on May 21, Polydor Records is a Record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group.
• January 8 - Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is exhibited in the United States for the first time (National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC). Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci ( April 15 1452 – May 2 1519 was an Italian Polymath, having been a scientist Mathematician, Engineer Mona Lisa (also known as La Gioconda) is a 16th century portrait painted in oil on a Poplar panel by The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This article is about the National Gallery of the United States for other National Galleries see National Gallery. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D

Jan. 8: Mona Lisa in D.C.

• January 8 - Harmelen train disaster: 93 die in worst Dutch rail disaster. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Mona Lisa (also known as La Gioconda) is a 16th century portrait painted in oil on a Poplar panel by Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army The Harmelen train disaster was the worst railway accident in the history of The Netherlands. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands
• January 9 - Cuba and the Soviet Union sign a trade pact. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
• January 10 - An avalanche on Nevado Huascarán in Peru causes 4000 deaths. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Huascarán or Nevado Huascarán is a Mountain in the province of Yungay - Cordillera Blanca, part of the Western Andes. Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America.
• January 12 - The Indonesian Army confirms that it has begun operations in West Irian. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia.
• January 13 - Albania allies itself with the People's Republic of China. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks This article is about the country in southern Europe For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Albania topics. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES
• January 15 - Portugal abandons U.N. General Assembly due to the debate over Angola
• January 16 - A military coup occurs in the Dominican Republic. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Membership For two articles dealing with membership in the General Assembly see General Assembly members Angola, officially the Republic of Angola (República de Angola Pronounced ʁɛˈpublikɐ dɨ ɐ̃ˈgɔlɐ Repubilika ya Ngola is a country in south-central Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. The Dominican Republic ( Spanish: República Dominicana;) is a nation located in the Caribbean region and shares the island of Hispaniola with
• January 19 - A counter-coup occurs in the Dominican Republic; the old government returns except for the new president Rafael Filiberto Bonnelly. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. The Dominican Republic ( Spanish: República Dominicana;) is a nation located in the Caribbean region and shares the island of Hispaniola with Rafael Filiberto Bonnelly Fondeur ( August 22, 1904 - December 28, 1979) President of the Dominican Republic from 1962-1963
• January 22 - The Organization of American States suspends Cuba's membership. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. The Organization of American States ( OAS, or as it is known in the three other official languages OEA) is an International organization, headquartered The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la
• January 24 - The East German government readopts conscription. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled The German Democratic Republic ( GDR; Deutsche Demokratische Republik DDR; commonly known in English as East Germany) was a Socialist state Conscription (also known as the draft, the call-up or national service) is a general term for involuntary labor demanded by some established authority
• January 24 - The Organisation armée secrète (OAS) bombs the French Foreign Ministry. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled The Organisation de l'armée secrète ( OAS &mdash or Organisation armée secrète, lit This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
• January 26 - Ranger 3 is launched to study the Moon; it later misses the Moon by 22,000 miles. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Spacecraft design Ranger 3 was the first of the so-called Block II Ranger designs
• January 27 - The Soviet government changes all place names honoring Molotov, Kaganovich and Georgi Malenkov. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Molotov redirects here For other uses see Molotov (disambiguation. Georgy Maximilianovich Malenkov (Гео́ргий Максимилиа́нович Маленко́в Georgij Maksimilianovič Malenkov; January 8,
• January 30 - Two of the high-wire "Flying Wallendas" are killed, when their famous seven-person pyramid collapses during a performance in Detroit, Michigan. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain The Flying Wallendas is the name of a famous group of circus act and daredevil stunts performers most known for performing death-defying stunts without a safety net

February

• February 3 - The U. Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states S. announces its trade embargo against Cuba. The United States Embargo Against Cuba (described in Cuba as el bloqueo, Spanish for "the Blockade " is an economic commercial and The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la
• February 4 - The Sunday Times becomes the first paper to print a colour supplement. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons The Sunday Times is a Sunday Broadsheet Newspaper distributed in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
• February 4-February 5 - During a new moon and solar eclipse, an extremely rare grand conjunction of the classical planets occurs (it includes all 5 of the naked-eye planets plus the Sun and Moon), all of them within 16° of one another on the ecliptic. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. This article is about the lunar phase for other uses see New Moon (disambiguation. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth so that the Sun is wholly or partially obscured A Great Conjunction (also known as a Grand Conjunction) is a conjunction of the planets Jupiter and Saturn. In Astronomy, the naked-eye planets are the five Planets of our Solar system that can be discerned with the Naked eye without much difficulty In Astronomy, the naked-eye planets are the five Planets of our Solar system that can be discerned with the Naked eye without much difficulty The ecliptic is the apparent path that the Sun traces out in the sky during the year At the precise moment of the new moon/solar eclipse, 5 celestial bodies (the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter) are clustered within 3° of each other, with the Earth in close conjunction with them. s are significant physical entities, associations or structures which current Science has confirmed to exist in Space. Taken in totality, this grand conjunction includes the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, with the Earth also in alignment with the Sun and Moon at the exact moment of the new moon/solar eclipse (8 celestial bodies in total).
• February 5 - French President Charles de Gaulle calls for Algeria to be granted independence. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. The President of the French Republic (Président de la République française colloquially referred to in English as the President of France, is France 's elected Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle ( ( 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French General and statesman who led the Free French Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's
• February 6 - Negotiations between U.S. Steel and the U.S. Department of Commerce begin. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio The United States Steel Corporation ( is an integrated Steel producer with major production operations in the United States, Canada, and Central Europe The United States Department of Commerce is the Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with promoting Economic growth

Feb . 23: Friendship 7 inspected by President Kennedy and Astronaut John Glenn. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable The Mercury-Atlas 6 mission was the first attempt by the US and Mercury program to place an astronaut in orbit John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of John Herschel Glenn Jr (born July 18 1921 in Cambridge Ohio) is a former United States Senator who first rose to fame as the first American to Orbit

• February 7 - The United States Government bans all U. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince The United States of America —commonly referred to as the S. -related Cuban imports and exports. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la
• February 7 - A coal mine explosion in Saarland, West Germany kills 299. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Saarland (ˈzaːɐ̯lant in German; French: Sarre) is one of the 16 federal states (German Bundesländer) of Germany. West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany (
• February 9 - The Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation opens. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
• February 10 - Captured American spy pilot Francis Gary Powers is exchanged for captured Soviet spy Rudolf Abel in Berlin. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Francis Gary Powers ( August 17, 1929 &ndash August 1, 1977) was an American pilot whose CIA U-2 spy plane Vilyam ("Willie" Genrikhovich (August Fisher (Вильям Генрихович Фишер ( July 11, 1903 &ndash November 15, 1971 Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany.
• February 12 - Six members of the Committee of 100 of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament are found guilty of a breach of the Official Secrets Act. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the The Official Secrets Act is any of several Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for the protection of official information mainly related to National
• February 14 - First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy takes television viewers on a tour of the White House. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German First Lady of the United States is the unofficial title of the hostess of the White House. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence
• February 15 - Urho Kekkonen is re-elected president of Finland. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Kekkonen redirects here For other uses see Kekkonen (disambiguation. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe.
• February 16 - Heavy storms flood Germany's North Sea coast, mainly around Hamburg; more than 300 people die, thousands lose their homes. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The North Sea is a marginal, Epeiric sea of the Atlantic Ocean on the European Continental shelf. Hamburg (English, German: ˈhambʊɐk local pronunciation Low German / Low Saxon: Hamborg) is the second-largest city in Germany
• February 20 - Project Mercury: While aboard Friendship 7, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth, three times in 4 hours, 55 minutes. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment The Mercury-Atlas 6 mission was the first attempt by the US and Mercury program to place an astronaut in orbit John Herschel Glenn Jr (born July 18 1921 in Cambridge Ohio) is a former United States Senator who first rose to fame as the first American to Orbit EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001
• February 23 - Twelve European countries form the European Space Agency. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable The European Space Agency ( ESA) established in 1975 is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of space, currently with 17 member

March

• March 1 - An American Airlines Boeing 707 crashes on takeoff at New York International Airport, after its rudder separates from the tail, with the loss of all life on board. Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant American Airlines Inc (AA is a US -based airline and the world's Largest airline in total passenger miles transported and passenger fleet size WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout John F Kennedy International Airport is an International airport located in Queens County on Long Island in southeastern New York City about 12 miles (19
• March 2 - A military coup in Burma brings General Ne Win to power. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar ( pjìdàunzṵ mjàmmà nàinŋàndɔ̀ is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. Ne Win (နေဝင်း nè wín 24 May or 14 May 1911 or 10 July 1910 – 5 December 2002; born Shu
• March 2 - Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in a single basketball game. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain (August 21 1936&ndashOctober 12 1999 nicknamed Wilt the Stilt, The Big Dipper, and Chairman of the Boards
• March 8-March 12 - In Geneva, France and the Algerian FLN begin negotiations. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Geneva (Genève is the second-most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and is the most populous city of Romandy (the French -speaking This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's The National Liberation Front ( Arabic: جبهة التحرير الوطني transliterated: Jabhat al-Taḩrīr al-Waţanī French: Front
• March 15 - Katangan Prime Minister Moise Tshombe begins negotiations to rejoin Congo. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Katanga is a southern province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moïse Kapenda Tshombe ( November 10, 1919 – June 29, 1969) was a Congolese Politician. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (République démocratique du Congo often referred to as DR Congo, DRC or RDC, and formerly known or referred to
• March 18 - France and Algeria sign an agreement in Évian-les-Bains ending the Algerian War. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's Évian-les-Bains or Évian is a commune of France, in the northern part of the Haute-Savoie département, on the shores of The Algerian War ( French: Guerre d'Algérie; 1954-1962 also known as Algerian War of Independence, led to Algeria 's independence from See Évian Accords. The Évian Accords comprise a Treaty which was signed on March 18, 1962 in Évian-les-Bains, France by France and the
• March 18 - Un premier amour by Isabelle Aubret (music by Claude-Henri Vic, text by Roland Stephane Valade) wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1962 for France. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor The Eurovision Song Contest 1962 was the seventh in the series This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
• March 19 - An armistice begins in Algeria; however, the OAS continues its terrorist attacks against Algerians. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. An armistice is a situation where the warring parties agree to stop fighting Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's The Organisation de l'armée secrète ( OAS &mdash or Organisation armée secrète, lit Terrorism is the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion
• March 23 - The Scandinavian States of the Nordic Council sign the Helsinki Convention on Nordic Co-operation. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. The Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers is an intergovernmental forum for co-operation between the Nordic countries.
• March 24 - OAS leader Edmond Jouahud is arrested in Oran. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Oran ( Arabic:ar وهران pronounced Wahran; also transliterated as Ouahran, Spanish: Orán.
• March 26 - France shortens the term for military service from 26 months to 18. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Conscription (also known as the draft, the call-up or national service) is a general term for involuntary labor demanded by some established authority
• March 26 - Baker v. Carr: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that Federal courts can order state legislatures to reapportion seats. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Baker v Carr, 369 US 186 (1962 was a landmark United States Supreme Court case that retreated from the Court's Political question The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary.

April

• April 3 - Jawaharlal Nehru is elected de facto Prime Minister of India. April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Jawaharlal Nehru (जवाहरलाल नेहरू ʤəʋäɦəɾläl nɛɦɾu (14 November 1889 27 May 1964 was a major political leader of the Congress Party India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
• April 4 - James Hanratty is hanged in Bedford Gaol for the A6 murder; many believe he was innocent. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. James Hanratty (born October 4, 1936 in Bromley, Kent, England; died April 4, 1962 in Bedford Prison James Hanratty (born October 4, 1936 in Bromley, Kent, England; died April 4, 1962 in Bedford Prison
• April 6 - Belgium reestablishes diplomatic relations with Congo. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting Negotiations between representatives of groups or states The Democratic Republic of the Congo (République démocratique du Congo often referred to as DR Congo, DRC or RDC, and formerly known or referred to
• April 7 - Author Milovan Djilas is arrested in Yugoslavia. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Milovan Đilas (or Djilas) ( Serbian Cyrillic: Милован Ђилас ( 12 June 1911 - 20 April 1995) was a Montenegrin See also Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian
• April 8 - In France, the Évian Accords are adopted in a referendum with a majority of 90%. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Évian Accords comprise a Treaty which was signed on March 18, 1962 in Évian-les-Bains, France by France and the
• April 9 - 34th Academy Awards ceremony
• April 10 - In Los Angeles, California, the first MLB game is played at Dodger Stadium. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) The 34th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 1961, were held on April 9, 1962 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor ballpark in Los Angeles California at Chávez Ravine.
• April 13 - OAS leader Edmond Jouhaud is sentenced to death in France. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople
• April 14 - A Cuban military tribunal convicts 1,179 Bay of Pigs attackers. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la A military tribunal is a kind of Military Court designed to try members of enemy forces during Wartime operating outside the scope of conventional The Bay of Pigs Invasion (aka Playa Girón) was an unsuccessful attempt by a U
• April 18 - The Commonwealth Immigration Bill in the United Kingdom removes free immigration from the citizens of member states of the Commonwealth of Nations. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Immigration refers to the movement of people among countries While the movement of people has existed throughout human history at various levels modern immigration implies long-term
• April 20 - OAS leader Raoul Salan is arrested in Algiers. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Raoul Albin Louis Salan ( 10 June 1899 - 3 July 1984) was an officer in the French Army and the fourth French commanding Algiers (الجزائر Algerian Arabic: Dzayer ( (From kabyle pronunciation Kabyle: Ledzayer, Alger) is the Capital and largest
• April 21 - The Century 21 Exposition World's Fair opens in Seattle, Washington. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) was a World's Fair held April 21 1962 to October 21 1962 in Seattle Washington, Expo (short for "exposition" and also known as World Fair and World's Fair) is the name given to various large public exhibitions held since the
• April 26 - The Ranger 4 spacecraft crashes into the Moon. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Spacecraft design Ranger 4 was a Block II Ranger spacecraft virtually identical to Ranger 3.

May

• May 1 - Norwich City win the English League Cup, beating Rochdale in the final. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition Rochdale Association Football Club is a English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.
• May 1 - Dayton Hudson Corporation opens the first of its Target discount stores in Roseville, Minnesota. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Target Corporation ( is an American Retailing company that was founded in Minneapolis Minnesota in 1902 Roseville is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, just north of Saint Paul and east of Minneapolis.
• May 2 - An OAS bomb explodes in Algeria - this and other attacks kill 110 and injure 147. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's
• May 3 - 160 die in a triple-train disaster near Tokyo. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū.
• May 5 - Twelve East Germans escape via a tunnel under the Berlin Wall. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John The German Democratic Republic ( GDR; Deutsche Demokratische Republik DDR; commonly known in English as East Germany) was a Socialist state The Berlin Wall (Berliner Mauer was a physical barrier separating West Berlin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR ( East Germany) including
• May 6 - Antonio Segni is elected President of the Italian Republic. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Antonio Segni ( February 2, 1891 &ndash December 1, 1972) was an Italian politician who was President of the Italian Republic The President of the Italian Republic (Presidente della Repubblica Italiana is the Head of State of Italy, and as such is intended to represent national unity
• May 14 - Juan Carlos of Spain marries the Greek Princess Sophia in Athens. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Early life Juan Carlos was born in Rome, where his grandfather Alfonso XIII of Spain lived in exile after the proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic Sofía Queen of Spain (Su Majestad la Reina Sofía de España born Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark on November 2, 1938) is the Queen
• May 14 - Milovan Djilas, former vice-president of Yugoslavia, is given further sentence for publishing Conversations with Stalin. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian:
• May 23 - Drilling for the new Montreal subway commences. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway or metro(politan system is an electric passenger railway
• May 23 - Raoul Salan, founder of the French terrorist Organisation armée secrète, is sentenced to life imprisonment in France. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Raoul Albin Louis Salan ( 10 June 1899 - 3 July 1984) was an officer in the French Army and the fourth French commanding The Organisation de l'armée secrète ( OAS &mdash or Organisation armée secrète, lit This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
• May 24 - Project Mercury: Scott Carpenter orbits the Earth three times in the Aurora 7 space capsule. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Malcolm Scott Carpenter (born May 1 1925 in Boulder Colorado) is a former Test pilot, Astronaut, and Aquanaut. EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001 A space capsule is an often manned Spacecraft which has a simple shape for the main section without any wings or other features to create lift during Atmospheric reentry
• May 25 - The new Coventry Cathedral is consecrated. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Coventry Cathedral, also known as St Michael's Cathedral, is the seat of the Bishop of Coventry and the Diocese of Coventry, in Coventry
• May 29 - Negotiations between the OAS and the FLA lead to a real armistice in Algeria. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's
• May 30 - The 1962 FIFA World Cup begins in Chile. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup was held in Chile from May 30 to June 17. Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the

June

• June 1 - Adolf Eichmann is hanged in Israel. Events in June Madaraka Day June 1 to commemorate when Kenya gained internal self-rule Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics.
• June 3 - Air France charter flight Chateau de Sully, a Boeing 707, over-runs the runway at Orly Airport in Paris; 130 of 132 passengers are killed, two flight attendants survive. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Air France (formally Société Air France) is one of the world's largest Airlines Air France is based in Paris, France, and is a subsidiary of Chateau de Sully was a Boeing 707 used by Air France for a charter flight which crashed on June 3, 1962 while attempting to depart The Boeing Company is a major Aerospace and defense corporation originally founded by William E Events By Place Asia Empress Gemmei succeeds to the Japanese throne Paris - Orly Airport (Aéroport de Paris - Orly is an Airport located partially in Orly and partially in Villeneuve-le-Roi, south of Paris Flight attendants or cabin crew (historically known as stewards air hosts/hostesses or stewardesses) are members of an Aircrew Most victims are cultural and civic leaders of Atlanta, Georgia.
• June 6 - President John F. Kennedy gives the commencement address at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of "USMA" redirects here For other uses see USMA (disambiguation The United States Military Academy (also known as USMA, "USMA" redirects here For other uses see USMA (disambiguation The United States Military Academy (also known as USMA,
• June 11 - President John F. Kennedy gives the commencement address at Yale University. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of UNHGradjpg|thumb|right| George H W Bush and Bill Clinton speaking at the University of New Hampshire commencement
• June 11 - Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin become the only apparently successful escapees from the Alcatraz Island prison. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Frank Lee Morris ( September 1, 1926 – disappeared June 11, 1962, exact date of death unknown was an American Criminal John William Anglin ( May 2, 1930 – c June 11, 1962 or later was an American Criminal who escaped from Alcatraz Clarence Anglin ( May 11, 1931 – c June 11, 1962 or later was convicted of a number of bank robberies in the 1950s along with Alcatraz Island, sometimes informally referred to as simply Alcatraz or locally as the Rock, is a small island located in the middle of San Francisco Bay There is no conclusive evidence that they survived the attempt.
• June 15 - Students for a Democratic Society complete the Port Huron Statement. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Students for a Democratic Society ( SDS) was historically a student activist movement in the United States that was one of the main iconic representations The Port Huron Statement is the Manifesto of the American student activist movement Students for a Democratic Society (SDS written primarily by
• June 17 - The OAS signs a truce with the FLN in Algeria, but a day later announces that it will continue the fight on behalf of French Algerians. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat The Organisation de l'armée secrète ( OAS &mdash or Organisation armée secrète, lit The National Liberation Front ( Arabic: جبهة التحرير الوطني transliterated: Jabhat al-Taḩrīr al-Waţanī French: Front Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's Legal residents and citizens To be French according to the first article of the Constitution is to be a citizen of France regardless of one's origin race or religion ( Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's
• June 17 - Brazil beats Czechoslovakia 3-1 to win the 1962 FIFA World Cup. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international The Czechoslovakia national football team was the national football team of Czechoslovakia, before the country was split into the Czech Republic The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup was held in Chile from May 30 to June 17.
• June 22 - An Air France Boeing 707 jet crashes into terrain during bad weather in Guadeloupe, West Indies, killing all 113 on board. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Air France (formally Société Air France) is one of the world's largest Airlines Air France is based in Paris, France, and is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company is a major Aerospace and defense corporation originally founded by William E Events By Place Asia Empress Gemmei succeeds to the Japanese throne It is the airline's second fatal accident in just 3 weeks.
• June 25 - Engel v. Vitale: The United States Supreme Court rules that mandatory prayers in public schools are unconstitutional. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Engel v Vitale, 370 US 421 ( 1962) was a landmark United States Supreme Court case that determined that it is unconstitutional The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary.
• June 25 - MANual Enterprises v. Day: The United States Supreme Court rules that photographs of nude men are not obscene, decriminalizing nude male pornographic magazines. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians MANual Enterprises v Day, 370 US 478 ( 1962) is a decision by the United States Supreme Court which held that magazines consisting largely The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary.
• June 26 - A two-day steel strike begins in Italy, in support of increased wages and five-day working week. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by Employees to perform work. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
• June 30 - The last soldiers of the French Foreign Legion leave Algeria. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's

July

• July 1 - Rwanda and Burundi gain independence. Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. The Republic of Rwanda (ruːˈændə or /rəˈwɑːndə/ in English ɾwanda or in Kinyarwanda is a small Landlocked country in the Burundi (buˈɾundi officially the Republic of Burundi, is a small country in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa bordered by Rwanda
• July 1 - Supporters of Algerian independence win 99% majority in a referendum. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's A referendum (plural referendums or referenda) ballot question, or plebiscite (from Latin plebiscita
• July 1 - A heavy smog develops over London. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Smog is a kind of Air pollution; the word "smog" is a Portmanteau of Smoke and Fog. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
• July 2 - Charles de Gaulle accepts Algerian independence; France recognizes it the next day. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle ( ( 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French General and statesman who led the Free French
• July 2 - The first Wal-Mart store opens for business in Rogers, Arkansas. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Wal-Mart Stores Inc (or Walmart as written in its new logo is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large discount department stores For the surrounding metropolitan area (Northwest Arkansas see Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan area Rogers is a suburban city in
• July 5 - Algeria becomes independent from France. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
• July 6 - Irish broadcaster Gay Byrne presents his first edition of The Late Late Show. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England This article is about the Irish television presenter See Gabriel Byrne for the Irish actor The Late Late Show is the world's longest-running Chat show and officially the flagship television programme of Irish broadcasting company Byrne goes on to present the talk show for 37 years, making it the longest running in the world. A talk show ( American) or chat show ( Global) is a Television or Radio program where one person or group of people come together to
• July 10 - AT&T's Telstar, the world's first commercial communications satellite, is launched into orbit, and activated the next day. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Before proposing a merge request please see Talk and see if the merger you propose has recently been made and Telstar was the first active Communications satellite (launched in 1962 and the first Satellite designed to transmit telephone and high-speed data communications A communications satellite (sometimes abbreviated to comsat) is an artificial Satellite stationed in space for the purposes of Telecommunications.
• July 12 - The Rolling Stones make their debut at London's Marquee Club, Number 165 Oxford Street, opening for Long John Baldry. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. The Marquee is a legendary music club first located at 165 Oxford Street, London, England when it opened in 1958 with a range of jazz and Skiffle John William Baldry, popularly known as Long John Baldry, ( January 12 1941 &ndash July 21 2005) was an English
• July 13 - In what the press dubs the "the Night of the Long Knives", United Kingdom Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses one-third of his Cabinet. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to The epithet Night of the Long Knives is given to July 13, 1962, when the British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan sacked the following The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located This article is about the government position For other uses see Prime Minister (disambiguation. (Maurice Harold Macmillan 1st Earl of Stockton, OM, PC (10 February 1894 &ndash 29 December 1986 was a British Conservative Politician A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of Government, typically representing the executive branch.
• July 17 - Nuclear testing: The "Small Boy" test shot Little Feller I becomes the last atmospheric test detonation at the Nevada Test Site. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Nuclear weapons tests are experiments carried out to determine the effectiveness yield and explosive capability of Nuclear weapons Throughout the twentieth century most nations Little Feller II and Little Feller I were codenames for a set of nuclear tests undertaken by the United States at the Nevada Test Site on The Nevada Test Site is a United States Department of Energy reservation located in Nye County, Nevada, about 65 miles (105 km northwest of the City of
• July 19 - The First Annual Swiss & Wielder Hoop and Stick Tournament is held. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Hoop Rolling, often called hoop and stick, is a child's game in which a large hoop made of wood metal or plastic is rolled along by means of a stick
• July 20 - France and Tunisia reestablish diplomatic relations. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Tunisia (تونس Tūnis officially the Tunisian Republic ( is a country located in North Africa. Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting Negotiations between representatives of groups or states
• July 22 - Mariner program: The Mariner 1 spacecraft flies erratically several minutes after launch and has to be destroyed. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of The Mariner program was a program conducted by the American space agency NASA that launched a series of robotic interplanetary probes Mariner 1 was the first spacecraft of the Mariner program. Launched on July 22, 1962 as a Venus flyby mission a range safety
• July 23 - Telstar relays the first live trans-Atlantic television signal. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Telstar was the first active Communications satellite (launched in 1962 and the first Satellite designed to transmit telephone and high-speed data communications Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic
• July 25 - Puerto Rico becomes a commonwealth of the United States of America. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} The English noun commonwealth dates from the fifteenth century. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
• July 28 - A locust swarm threatens New Delhi. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Locust is the Swarming phase of short-horned Grasshoppers of the family Acrididae. The SWARM Remote Weapon System (Stabilised Weapon And Reconnaissance Mount is a fully armored Remote weapon system designed and built by the Thales Group in
• July 31 - Algeria proclaims independence; Ahmed Ben Bella is the first President. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's Mohamed Ahmed Ben Bella (Muhammad Ahmad Bin Balla (أحمد بن بلّة (born December 25 1918, Maghnia, Algeria) was the first President
• July 31 - A crowd assaults the rally of Sir Oswald Mosley's right-wing Union Movement in London. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley 6th Baronet (16 November 1896 &ndash 3 December 1980 was a British Politician, known principally as the founder of the British The Union Movement was a Political party founded in Britain by Oswald Mosley.

August

• August 5 - The South African government arrests Nelson Mandela in Howick, and charges him with incitement to rebellion. Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (xolíɬaɬa mandéːla born 18 July 1918 is a former President of South Africa, the first to be elected in fully representative
• August 6 - Jamaica becomes independent. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea.
• August 15 - The Netherlands acknowledge that Irian Jaya is part of Indonesia. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia.
• August 16 - Algeria joins the Arab League. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's The Arab League ( الجامعة العربية) officially called the League of Arab States ( جامعة الدول العربية
• August 17 - East German border guards kill 18-year-old Peter Fechter, as he attempts to cross the Berlin Wall into West Berlin. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli The German Democratic Republic ( GDR; Deutsche Demokratische Republik DDR; commonly known in English as East Germany) was a Socialist state Peter Fechter ( January 14 1944 &ndash August 17 1962) was a German bricklayer from East Berlin, who at the age of eighteen The Berlin Wall (Berliner Mauer was a physical barrier separating West Berlin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR ( East Germany) including Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany.
• August 18 - Amazing Fantasy #15 is released, and is the first published work featuring Spider-Man. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Amazing Fantasy was a Comic book Anthology series published by Marvel Comics. Spider-Man is a Fictional character appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.
• August 22 - A failed assassination attempt is made against French President Charles De Gaulle. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle ( ( 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French General and statesman who led the Free French
• August 23 - John Lennon secretly marries Cynthia Powell. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born Cynthia Lennon (née Powell) (born 10 September 1939 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England is the former wife of John Lennon.
• August 24 - A group of armed Cuban exile terrorists fire at a hotel in Havana from a speedboat. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River The term " Cuban exile " refers to the many Cubans who have sought alternative political or economic conditions outside the island dating back to the Ten Years' War Havana ( IPA: aˈβana officially Ciudad de La Habana, is the Capital city, major port and leading
• August 27 - NASA launches the Mariner 2 space probe. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program Mariner 2 (Mariner-Venus 1962 a space probe to Venus, was the first successful Spacecraft in the NASA Mariner program.
• August 31 - Trinidad and Tobago becomes independent. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ˈtrɪnɪdæd ən təˈbeɪgoʊ is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying northeast of the South American

September

• September 1 - A referendum in Singapore supports the Malayan Federation. Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. A referendum (plural referendums or referenda) ballot question, or plebiscite (from Latin plebiscita Singapore
• September 1 - Typhoon Wanda strikes Hong Kong, killing at least 130 and wounding more than 600. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders
• September 2 - The Soviet Union agrees to send arms to Cuba. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la
• September 8 - Newly independent Algeria, by referendum, adopts a constitution. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's
• September 12 - President John F. Kennedy, at a speech at Rice University, reaffirms that the U. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of William Marsh Rice University (commonly called Rice University and opened in 1912 as The William Marsh Rice Institute for the Advancement of Letters Science and Art S. will put a man on the moon by the end of the decade.
• September 15 - The Beatles are signed by Parlophone Records. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Parlophone is a Record label, founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company.
• September 21 - A border conflict between China and India erupts into fighting. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
• September 21 - New Musical Express, a British music magazine, publishes a story about two 13-year-old schoolgirls, Sue and Mary, releasing a disc on Decca and adds "A Liverpool group, The Beatles have recorded 'Love Me Do' for Parlophone Records, set for October 5 release. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. The New Musical Express (better known as the NME) is a Popular music Magazine in the United Kingdom which has been The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Parlophone is a Record label, founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company. "
• September 26 - Civil war erupts in Yemen. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Yemen ( Arabic: اليَمَن al-Yaman officially the Republic of Yemen ( Arabic: الجمهورية اليمنية al-Jumhuuriyya
• September 27 - A flash flood in Barcelona, Spain, kills more than 440. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again A flash flood is a rapid flooding of geomorphic lowlying areas - washes rivers and streams Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
• September 27 - Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring is released, giving rise to the modern environmentalist movement. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Rachel Louise Carson (May 27 1907 – April 14 1964 was an American marine biologist and Nature writer whose writings are credited with advancing the global Silent Spring is a book written by Rachel Carson and published by Houghton Mifflin in September 1962 Environmentalism is a broad philosophy and Social movement centered on a concern for the conservation and improvement of the environment.
• September 28 - Prime Minister Ahmed Ben Bella founds the first government in Algeria. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Mohamed Ahmed Ben Bella (Muhammad Ahmad Bin Balla (أحمد بن بلّة (born December 25 1918, Maghnia, Algeria) was the first President Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's
• September 29 - The Canadian Alouette 1, the first satellite built outside the United States and the Soviet Union, is launched from Vandenberg AFB in California. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Alouette 1 was Canada 's first satellite and the first satellite operated by a country other than the USSR or the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Vandenberg Air Force Base is a United States military installation with a Spaceport, in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean.
• September 30 - CBS broadcasts the final episodes of Suspense and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar marking the end of the Golden Age of Radio. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Suspense is the Feeling of uncertainty and Anxiety about the outcome of certain actions most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work Yours Truly Johnny Dollar was a Radio drama about a "fabulous" freelance insurance investigator "with the action-packed expense account Old-Time Radio (OTR and the Golden Age of Radio refer to a period of Radio programming lasting from the proliferation of radio broadcasting in the early 1920s until

October

October 14: Pictures of Soviet missile silos in Cuba, taken by US spy planes. October events and holidays Children's Book Week ( England) - First Week of October National Day ( China People's Republic Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

• October 1 - The first black student, James Meredith, registers at the University of Mississippi, escorted by Federal Marshals. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. James H Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is an American civil rights movement figure Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States
• October 5 - The French National Assembly censures the proposed referendum to sanction presidential elections by popular mandate; Prime Minister Georges Pompidou resigns, but President de Gaulle asks him to stay in office. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople The French National Assembly. The other is the Senate ( “Sénat”) Georges Jean Raymond Pompidou (5 July 1911 2 April 1974 was President of the French Republic from 1969 until his death in 1974 Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle ( ( 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French General and statesman who led the Free French
• October 5 - Dr. No, the first James Bond film, premieres in UK theaters. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Dr No (1962 is the first Film in the James Bond series, and the first to star Sean Connery as British Secret Service agent The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
• October 5 - The Beatles release their first single Love Me Do
• October 8 - The German magazine Der Spiegel publishes an article about the Bundeswehr's poor preparedness; the Spiegel scandal erupts. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 " Love Me Do " is an early Lennon/McCartney song principally written by Paul McCartney in 1958&ndash59 while playing truant from school Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Der Spiegel (pronounced /deːɐ ˈʃpiːɡəl/ German for "The Mirror" is a German weekly Magazine, published in Hamburg The Bundeswehr ( German for "Federal Defence Force") is the name of the unified Armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany The Spiegel scandal of 1962 (Spiegel-Affäre was one of the major political scandals in Germany in the era following World War II.
• October 8 - Algeria is accepted into the United Nations. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security
• October 9 - Uganda becomes independent within the Commonwealth of Nations. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. The Republic of Uganda is a Landlocked country in East Africa.
• October 10 - Beginning of the Sino-Indian War, a border dispute involving two of the world's largest nations (between India and the People's Republic of China). Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated The Sino-Indian War ( Hindi: भारत-चीन युद्ध Bhārat-Chīn Yuddh) also known as the Sino-Indian Border Conflict, was a war between India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES
• October 10 - Der Spiegel publishes an article on a NATO exercise criticizing the weakness of the West German army. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Der Spiegel (pronounced /deːɐ ˈʃpiːɡəl/ German for "The Mirror" is a German weekly Magazine, published in Hamburg The North Atlantic Treaty Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
• October 11 - Second Vatican Council: Pope John XXIII convenes the first ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church in 92 years. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II, was the twentieth century Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope John (numberingBlessed This is a general introduction to ecumenical councils For the Roman Catholic councils, see Catholic Ecumenical Councils.
• October 12 - The infamous Columbus Day Storm strikes the U. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. The Columbus Day Storm of 1962 (otherwise known as the Big Blow was an extratropical wave Cyclone that ranked among the most intense to strike the United States Pacific S. Pacific Northwest with wind gusts up to 170 mph (270 km/h); 46 dead, 11 billion board feet (26 million m³) of timber is blown down, with $230 million U. S. in damages.
• October 12 - Jazz bassist/composer Charles Mingus presents a disastrous concert at Town Hall in New York City. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Charles Mingus ( 22 April 1922 &ndash 5 January 1979) was an American Jazz Bassist, Composer, A city hall or town hall is the chief administrative building of a City or Town 's administration and usually houses the city or The City of New York It will gain a reputation as the worst moment of his career.
• October 13 - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? opens on Broadway. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a play by Edward Albee that opened on Broadway at the Billy Rose Theater on October 13, Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located
• October 14 - Cuban Missile Crisis begins: A U-2 flight over Cuba takes photos of Soviet nuclear weapons being installed. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces The Cuban Missile Crisis was a confrontation between the United States, the Soviet Union, and Cuba during the Cold War. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from Nuclear reactions either fission or a combination of fission and fusion. A stand-off then ensues the next day between the United States and the Soviet Union, threatening the world with nuclear war. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
• October 22 - In a televised address, U. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus S. President John F. Kennedy announces to the nation the existence of Soviet missiles in Cuba. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of A soviet (сове́т, "council" originally was a workers' local council in late Imperial Russia. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la
• October 26 - Spiegel scandal: German police occupy Der Spiegel offices in Hamburg. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death The Spiegel scandal of 1962 (Spiegel-Affäre was one of the major political scandals in Germany in the era following World War II. Der Spiegel (pronounced /deːɐ ˈʃpiːɡəl/ German for "The Mirror" is a German weekly Magazine, published in Hamburg Hamburg (English, German: ˈhambʊɐk local pronunciation Low German / Low Saxon: Hamborg) is the second-largest city in Germany
• October 27 - Italian industry tycoon Enrico Mattei dies as his plane crashes in mysterious circumstances. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Enrico Mattei ( April 29, 1906 - October 27, 1962) was an Italian public administrator
• October 28 - Cuban Missile Crisis: Soviet Union leader Nikita Khrushchev announces that he has ordered the removal of Soviet missile bases in Cuba. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev (April 17 1894 – September 11 1971 served as First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964 following The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la
• October 28 - A referendum in France favours the election of the president by universal suffrage. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
• October 31 - The UN General Assembly asks the United Kingdom to suspend enforcement of the new constitution in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), but the constitution comes into effect on November 1. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Membership For two articles dealing with membership in the General Assembly see General Assembly members The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located See also Great Zimbabwe National Monument. For information about the March and June 2008 presidential elections see Zimbabwean presidential election Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi

November

• November 1 - The Soviets begin dismantling their missiles in Cuba. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la
• November 1 - The first issue of Diabolik is published in Italy. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Diabolik is a Fictional character, an Anti-hero featured in Italian comics.
• November 3 - The term "Personal computer" is first mentioned by the media. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated
• November 5 - Franz Josef Strauß, the West German defence minister, is relieved of his duties over the Spiegel scandal, due to his alleged involvement in police action against the magazine. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Franz Josef Strauss (Franz Josef Strauß (fʁants jozɛf ʃtraʊs ( September 6, 1915 – October 3, 1988) was a German The Spiegel scandal of 1962 (Spiegel-Affäre was one of the major political scandals in Germany in the era following World War II.
• November 5 - Saudi Arabia breaks off diplomatic relations with Egypt, following a period of unrest partly caused by the defection of several Saudi princes to Egypt. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics.
• November 5 - A coal mining disaster in Ny-Ålesund kills 21 people. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Ny-Ålesund ("New Ålesund " is one of the four permanent settlements on Svalbard. The Norwegian government is forced to resign in the aftermath of this accident in August, 1963.
• November 6 - Apartheid: The United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution condemning South Africa's racist apartheid policies, and calls for all UN member states to cease military and economic relations with the nation. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa List of racism-related topics|Racism by country Racism, by its simplest definition is the belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that
• November 7 - Richard M. Nixon loses the California governor's race. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. In his concession speech, he states that this is his "last press conference" and that "you won't have Dick Nixon to kick around any more".
• November 17 - In Washington, DC, U. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D S. President John F. Kennedy dedicates Dulles International Airport. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of Washington Dulles International Airport is a public Airport located 25 miles (40 km) west of the Central business district of Washington D
• November 20 - The Cuban Missile Crisis ends: In response to the Soviet Union agreeing to remove its missiles from Cuba, U. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, The Cuban Missile Crisis was a confrontation between the United States, the Soviet Union, and Cuba during the Cold War. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la S. President John F. Kennedy ends the quarantine of the Caribbean nation. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting
• November 23 - United Airlines Flight 297 crashes, killing all 17 on board. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of United Airlines Flight 297, a Vickers Viscount 745D, was a scheduled flight from Newark International Airport (EWR/KEWR in Newark,
• November 26 - Spiegel scandal: German police end their occupation of Der Spiegel offices. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" The Spiegel scandal of 1962 (Spiegel-Affäre was one of the major political scandals in Germany in the era following World War II. Der Spiegel (pronounced /deːɐ ˈʃpiːɡəl/ German for "The Mirror" is a German weekly Magazine, published in Hamburg
• November 27 - French President Charles De Gaulle orders Georges Pompidou to form a government. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Georges Jean Raymond Pompidou (5 July 1911 2 April 1974 was President of the French Republic from 1969 until his death in 1974
• November 29 - An agreement is signed between Britain and France to develop the Concorde supersonic airliner. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
• November 30 - The United Nations General Assembly elects U Thant of Burma as the new UN Secretary-General. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security U Thant (ဦးသန့် 22 January 1909 &ndash 25 November 1974) was a Burmese Diplomat and the third Secretary-General Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar ( pjìdàunzṵ mjàmmà nàinŋàndɔ̀ is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the head of the Secretariat, one of the principal organs of the United Nations.

December

• December 2 - Vietnam War: After a trip to Vietnam at the request of U. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially S. President John F. Kennedy, U. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of S. Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield becomes the first American official not to make an optimistic public comment on the war's progress. Michael Joseph Mansfield (March 16 1903 – October 5 2001 was an American Democratic politician and the longest-serving Majority Leader of the United States
• December 7 - Prince Rainier III of Monaco revises the principality's constitution, devolving some of his formerly autocratic power to several advisory and legislative councils. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Rainier III Prince of Monaco (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi 31 May 1923 &ndash 6 April 2005) styled His Serene Highness For other uses see Monaco (disambiguation Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco ( French: Principauté de Monaco; Monégasque A principality (or princedom) is a monarchical feudatory or Sovereign state, ruled or reigned over by a monarch with the title of Prince The Constitution of Monaco, first adopted in 1911 and heavily revised by Prince Rainier III on December 17, 1962, outlines three branches of government
• December 8 - The first period of the Second Vatican Council closes. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II, was the twentieth century Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church.
• December 8 - The North Kalimantan National Army revolts in Brunei (first stirrings of the Indonesian Confrontation). Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. In most languages in the world the term Kalimantan refers to the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo, while for Indonesians the name "Kalimantan" Brunei Darussalam, (bruːˈnaɪ in English officially the State of Brunei Abode of Peace (Negara Brunei Darussalam Jawi: برني دارالسلام
• December 9 - Tanganyika (now Tanzania) becomes a republic within the Commonwealth, with Julius Nyerere as president. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Tanzania ˌtænzəˈniːə officially the United Republic of Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya Julius Kambarage Nyerere ( April 13, 1922 - October 14, 1999) served as the first President of Tanzania and previously Tanganyika
• December 11 - In West Germany, a coalition government of Christian Democrats, Christian Socialists, and Free Democrats is formed. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany (
• December 14 - U. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people S. spacecraft Mariner 2 flies by Venus, becoming the first probe to successfully transmit data from another planet. Mariner 2 (Mariner-Venus 1962 a space probe to Venus, was the first successful Spacecraft in the NASA Mariner program. The VENUS ( V ictoria E xperimental N etwork U nder the S ea project is a cabled sea floor observatory operated by the University
• December 19 - Britain acknowledges the right of Nyasaland (now Malawi) to secede from the Central African Federation. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. The Republic of Malawi (məˈlɑːwi or; formerly Nyasaland) is in southern Africa. Constitutional origins It was commonly understood that Southern Rhodesia would be the dominant territory in the federation — economically electorally and militarily
• December 19 - The last foreign-occupied territory of India, Daman and Diu, is integrated into India. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Daman and Diu ( Gujarati: દમણ અને દિવ Marathi: दमण आणि दीव Portuguese: Damão e Diu is a Union territory India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
• December 22 - "Big Freeze" in Britain: no frost-free nights until March 5, 1963. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• December 24 - Cuba releases last 1,113 participants in the Bay of Pigs Invasion to the U. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la The Bay of Pigs Invasion (aka Playa Girón) was an unsuccessful attempt by a U S. , in exchange for food worth $53 million.
• December 30 - United Nations troops occupy the last rebel positions in Katanga; Moise Tshombe moves to South Rhodesia. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security Katanga is a southern province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moïse Kapenda Tshombe ( November 10, 1919 – June 29, 1969) was a Congolese Politician. Southern Rhodesia was the name of the British Colony situated north of the Limpopo River and the Union of South Africa, and known today as Zimbabwe

Undated

• American advertising man Martin K. Speckter invents the interrobang, a new English-language punctuation mark. The interrobang ( ‽, is a nonstandard English -language Punctuation mark intended to combine the functions of the Question mark (also
• A Clockwork Orange, written by Anthony Burgess, is published. Anthony Burgess (February 25 1917 — November 22 1993 was an English Novelist, Critic, Composer, Librettist, Poet
• The band The Dubliners is formed at O'Donoghue's Pub in Dublin. The Dubliners are an Irish folk band founded in 1962. Formation and history The Dubliners formed in 1962 O’Donoghue’s Pub is a historically significant drinking establishment located near St Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland.

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• Cold War

Births

January-February

• January 3 - Guy Pratt, English bassist, songwriter, actor & comedian (worked for Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, Coverdale-Page)
• January 4 - Natalya Bochina, Russian athlete
• January 8 - Chris Marion, American musician (Little River Band)
• January 11 - Kim Coles, American actress and comedian
• January 13 - Trace Adkins, American country music singer-songwriter
• January 13 - Kevin Mitchell, American baseball player
• January 14 - Michael McCaul, American politician
• January 17 - Jim Carrey, Canadian actor and comedian
• January 21 - Tyler Cowen, American economist
• January 21 - Marie Trintignant, French actress (d. Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today Ab Urbe condita (literally "from The Armenian calendar is the traditional calendar of Armenia. The Bahá'í calendar, also called the Badí‘ calendar, used by the Bahá'í Faith, is a Solar calendar with regular years of 365 days and Leap The Berber calendar is the annual Calendar used by Berber people in North Africa. The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland Southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma The traditional Burmese calendar is a Lunisolar calendar based on both the phases of the moon and the motion of the sun The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, incorporating elements of a Lunar calendar with those of a Solar calendar. The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is used by the Coptic Orthodox Church and still used in Egypt The Ethiopian calendar ( Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ዘመን አቆጣጠር ye'Ītyōṗṗyā zemen āḳoṭaṭer) also called the Ge'ez calendar, The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious Calendar Events Births Deaths Calendar Events Births Deaths The Hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Indian Calendars, as The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. Kali Yuga ( Devanāgarī: sa कलियुग lit "Age of Kali " "age of vice" is one of the four stages of development that the world goes The Iranian calendar or Solar Hejri (تقویم هجری شمسی؛ سالنمای هجری خورشیدی Taqwim Hejri Shamsi Salanmay Hejri Khurshidi) is an astronomical The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar ( Arabic: التقويم الهجري at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری ‎ Since January 1, 1873, Japan has used the Gregorian calendar, with local names for the months and mostly fixed holidays The, or Shōwa era, is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa ( Hirohito) from December 25, 1926 to The traditional Korean calendar is a Lunisolar calendar which like the traditional calendars of other East Asian countries was based on the Chinese calendar The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati (สุริยคติ has been the official and prevalent Calendar in Thailand since it was adopted by King Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Guy Pratt (born 3 January 1962 in London, England) is a well-known session Bassist and also a Songwriter, actor and comedian Pink Floyd are Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29 1958 is an American musician entertainer and businessman Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Natalya Bochina (Наталья Бочина (born January 4 1962 is a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the 200 metres Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Chris Marion (born January 8, 1962 in Belton TX) is an American Musician best known for being a member of Little River Band Little River Band is an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in 1975 and named after a road sign for the Victorian township of Little Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Kimberley Coles (born January 11, 1962) is an American actress and Comedian. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Trace Adkins (born Tracy Darrell Adkins, January 13, 1962 in Springhill Louisiana) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Kevin Darnell Mitchell (born January 13, 1962 in San Diego California) is a former American Major League Baseball Left fielder Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Michael T McCaul (b January 14 1962, Dallas Texas) is an American lawyer and politician who currently is the Republican Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca James Eugene Redmond "Jim" Carrey (born January 17 1962 is a Canadian-American Film actor and Comedian. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Tyler Cowen (pronounced /ˈkaʊˌɛn/) (b January 21, 1962) occupies the Holbert C Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Marie Trintignant ( January 21, 1962 – August 1, 2003) was a French actress. 2003)
• January 22 - Lyudmila Dzhigalova, Russian athlete
• January 25 - Chris Chelios, American ice hockey player
• January 30 - King Abdullah II of Jordan
• January 31- Sophie Muller, Music video director
• February 2 - Andy Fordham, English darts player
• February 3 - Michele Greene, American actress
• February 4 - Clint Black, American musician
• February 5 - Jennifer Jason Leigh, American actress
• February 6 - Axl Rose, American singer (Guns N' Roses)
• February 7 - Garth Brooks, American musician
• February 7 - Eddie Izzard, British actor and comedian
• February 8 - Malorie Blackman, British-born author
• February 10 - Cliff Burton, American bassist (Metallica) (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Lyudmyla Stanislavivna Dzhyhalova (also Lyudmila Dzhigalova Людмила Станіславівна Джигалова born January 22, 1962) is a retired Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Chris Chelios (born Christos Kostas Tselios on January 25 1962 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American professional Ice hockey Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Abdullah II bin al-Hussein King of Jordan ( الملك عبد الله الثاني بن الحسين al-Malik ʿAbdullāh aṯ-ṯānī bin al-Ḥusayn born 30 Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Sophie Muller (born 31 January 1962) is a British Music video director. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Andy Fordham (born February 2, 1962 in London) is an English darts player also known by his nicknames The Viking or Frist Darts refers to a variety of related games in which darts are thrown at a circular target (dartboard hung on a wall Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Michelle Greene (b February 3, 1962 in Las Vegas Nevada, US) is an American actress singer and songwriter perhaps most well-known Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Clint Patrick Black (born February 4, 1962) is a Grammy Award -winning American Country music Singer-songwriter, record producer and Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Jennifer Jason Leigh (born February 5, 1962) is a Golden Globe -nominated and two-time NYFCC Award -winning American Actress Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio W Axl Rose (born William Bruce Rose Jr; February 6 1962 frequently called Axl Rose, is an American Musician, best known as the Frontman Guns N' Roses is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985 Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Edward John "Eddie" Izzard (born February 7, 1962) is a British stand-up comedian and Dramatic Actor. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Malorie Blackman, OBE (born February 1962 is an award-winning British Author of Literature and Television drama for children Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Clifford Lee Burton (February 10 1962 &ndash September 27 1986 was a bass guitarist best known for his work with the American heavy metal band Metallica Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. 1986)
• February 10 - Bobby Czyz, American boxer
• February 11 - Sheryl Crow, American singer
• February 12 - Nana Ioseliani, Georgian chess player
• February 12 - Jimmy Kirkwood, Irish-born field hockey player
• February 13 - Aníbal Acevedo Vilá, American politician
• February 17 - Lou Diamond Phillips, American actor
• February 18 - Julie Strain, American actress and model
• February 21 - Vanessa Feltz, British television presenter
• February 21 - Chuck Palahniuk, American author
• February 21 - David Foster Wallace, American writer
• February 22 - Steve Irwin, Australian herpetologist and television personality (The Crocodile Hunter) (d. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Robert Edward ("Bobby" Czyz (born February 10, 1962 in Orange New Jersey) is an American boxer. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American Singer-songwriter and Musician. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Nana Ioseliani (born February 12 1962) is a Georgian woman Chess player Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the James ("Jimmy" W Kirkwood (born on February 12, 1962) is a former Field hockey player who was born in Northern Ireland. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Lou Diamond Phillips (born February 17 1962 is an American film television and stage actor Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Julie Strain (born February 18, 1962) is an American actress and model. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Vanessa Jane Feltz (born 21 February 1962) is an English Journalist and broadcaster. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Charles Michael "Chuck" Palahniuk (ˈpɑːlənɪk born February 21 1962) is an American Transgressional fiction Novelist Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland David Foster Wallace (February 21 1962&ndashSeptember 12 2008 was an American author of novels, Essays and short-stories Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Stephen Robert Irwin (22 February 1962 – 4 September 2006 known simply as Steve Irwin and Nicknamed " The Crocodile Hunter " was an iconic The Crocodile Hunter was a wildlife 2006)
• February 22 - Lenda Murray, American bodybuilder
• February 24 - Michelle Shocked, American musician
• February 25 - Birgit Fischer, German kayaker
• February 27 - Adam Baldwin, American actor
• February 28 - Angela Bailey, Canadian athlete

March-April

• March 2 - Jon Bon Jovi, American singer, songwriter,
• March 2 - Raimo Summanen, Finnish ice hockey player and coach
• March 3 - Jackie Joyner-Kersee, American athlete
• March 3 - Herschel Walker, American football player
• March 4 - Simon Bisley, British comic book artist
• March 4 - Lolo Ferrari, French actress (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Lenda Murray (born February 22 1962) is a champion female bodybuilder from the United States. Female bodybuilding is the female component of competitive Bodybuilding. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Michelle Shocked (born Karen Michelle Johnston 24 February, 1962, in Dallas Texas) is a U Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Birgit Fischer (born 25 February 1962 in Brandenburg an der Havel, then East Germany) is a kayaker, who has won 8 gold medals over Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Adam Baldwin (born February 27 1962) is an American Actor. He is known for his roles as Animal Mother in Stanley Kubrick 's Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Angela Bailey (born 28 February 1962 in Coventry, England) is a former Canadian track and field athlete. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Jon Bon Jovi (born John Francis Bongiovi Jr on March 2 1962 is an American Musician, Songwriter and Actor. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Raimo Summanen (born March 2, 1962 in Jyväskylä, Finland) is a former professional Ice hockey forward and also a former coach Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Jackie Joyner-Kersee (born March 3, 1962 in East St Louis Illinois) is a retired American athlete ranked among the all-time greatest Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Herschel Walker (born March 3, 1962 in Wrightsville Georgia) is a former American football player who played at The University of Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Simon Bisley (born March 4 1962) is a British Comic book artist best known for his 1990s work on ABC Warriors, Lobo Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Lolo Ferrari ( – March 5, 2000) was the Stage name of a French Dancer, Porn star, Actress, and Singer 2000)
• March 6 - Erika Hess, Swiss alpine skier
• March 7 - Taylor Dayne, American singer
• March 8 - Michael Graham, American singer, entertainer
• March 8 - Cecilia Yip, Hong Kong actress
• March 10 - Seiko Matsuda, Japanese pop singer/songwriter
• March 11 - Barbara Alyn Woods, American actress
• March 12 - Darryl Strawberry, baseball player
• March 13 - William H Macy, american actor
• March 15 - Terence Trent D'Arby, American-born singer
• March 16 - Branco Mello, Brazilian singer, actor and writer
• March 17 - Clare Grogan, Scottish actress and singer
• March 18 - Mike Rowe, American television host of Dirty Jobs and narrator for Deadliest Catch both on Discovery channel. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Erika Hess (born 6 March 1962) is a Swiss former alpine Skier. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Taylor Dayne (born Leslie Wunderman, March 7 1962) is an American pop Vocalist, dance artist and Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Michael Graham is an American radio host, Writer, and Conservative Republican Political commentator. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Cecilia Yip Tung (born March 8, 1962) is a Hong Kong actress Filmography Men Don't Cry (2007 - Ling Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing is a Japanese pop Singer-songwriter. Born in Kurume Fukuoka, she rose to fame in 1980 as a Teen idol, making her debut with the song "Hadashi Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Barbara Alyn Woods (born March 11, 1962 in Chicago Illinois) is an American Actress Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Darryl Eugene Strawberry (born March 12, 1962) is a former Baseball player who is well-known both for his play on the baseball field and for his controversial Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. William Hall Macy Jr (born March 13, 1950) is an Academy Award -nominated double Emmy - and Screen Actors Guild Award -winning Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Sananda Maitreya redirects here This article is about the singer Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Branco Mello (born Claudio Corrêa de Mello Júnior, March 16, 1962) is a Brazilian Musician and actor best known as the vocalist Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Michael Gregory "Mike" Rowe (ˈroʊ( roe) (born March 18 1962) is an American television personality Dirty Jobs is a program on the Discovery Channel in which host Mike Rowe is shown performing difficult strange and/or messy occupational duties alongside Deadliest Catch is a documentary television series produced by Original Productions of Burbank California for the Discovery Channel
• March 18 - Thomas Ian Griffith, American actor
• March 19 - Ivan Calderón, Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player (d. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Thomas Ian Griffith (born March 18, 1962) is an American Actor who has starred in film and on television Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. This article is about the baseball player see also Ivan Calderón (boxer. 2003)
• March 20 - Stephen Sommers, American film director
• March 21 - Matthew Broderick, American actor
• March 21 - Rosie O'Donnell, American comedian, actress, talk show host, and publisher
• March 23 - Sir Steve Redgrave, English rower
• March 23 - Jenny Wright, American actress
• March 24 - Star Jones, American talk show host and publisher
• March 24 - Angèle Dubeau, Canadian violinist
• March 24 - The Undertaker, American professional wrestler
• March 24 - Renee Rosnes, Canadian jazz pianist/composer
• March 25 - Marcia Cross, American actress
• March 26 - John Stockton, American basketball player
• March 27 - Jann Arden, Canadian singer
• March 30 - Bil Dwyer, American actor
• March 30 - MC Hammer, American rapper
• April 1 - Phillip Schofield, British TV presenter
• April 1 - Samboy Lim, Filipino basketball player
• April 3 - Mike Ness, American musician (Social Distortion)
• April 8 - Izzy Stradlin, American musician (Guns N' Roses)
• April 9 - Imran Sherwani, British field hockey player
• April 10 - Steve Tasker, American football player
• April 11 - Vincent Gallo, American actor
• April 12 - Art Alexakis, American singer and musician (Everclear)
• April 12 - Sheila Kennedy , former model big brother 9 contestant
• April 13 - Jennifer Rubin, American actress/model
• April 15 - Nawal El Moutawakel, Moroccan hurdler
• April 16 - Ian MacKaye, American musician
• April 19 - Al Unser, Jr., American race car driver
• April 20 - Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf (Henry Joseph Nasiff Jr. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Stephen Sommers (born March 20, 1962) is an American movie director / writer best known for the 1999 blockbuster The Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American award-winning film and stage Actor who is best known for his roles as the title character Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Roseann "Rosie" O'Donnell Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Sir Stephen Geoffrey Redgrave CBE (born on 23 March, 1962, in Marlow) is a British Rower who won gold medals at five Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Jennifer G Wright (born March 23, 1962) is an American actress who made her film debut portraying the role of Cushie in The World According to Garp Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Star Jones (born March 24, 1962) is an American Lawyer and television personality, best known for her role as a co-host of the Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Angèle Dubeau, CM CQ (born March 24 1962) is a Québécoise Violinist. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Irene Louise Rosnes (born 24 March 1962 in Regina Saskatchewan) professionally known as Renee Rosnes (ˈriːniː ˈrɒznɨs "ree-nee" Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Marcia Anne Cross (born March 25, 1962) is an Emmy - and Golden Globe -nominated American Actress. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. John Houston Stockton (born March 26 1962 is a retired American professional Basketball player ( NBA) who spent his entire career ( 1984 &ndash Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Jann Arden (born Jann Arden Anne Richards on March 27, 1962) is an award-winning Canadian Singer-songwriter with a fan base primarily in Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Bil Dwyer (born March 30, 1962 in Evergreen Park Illinois) is an American Stand-up comedian and Game show host Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. MC Hammer (born Stanley Kirk Burrell; March 30, 1962) is an American MC most popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s known for his Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Phillip Schofield (born 1 April 1962 is a British television presenter. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Avelino B Lim Jr (born April 1, 1962) better known as Samboy Lim, is a former Basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Michael James Ness (born April 3, 1962) is a prolific Guitarist vocalist, and chief Songwriter for the Punk rock band Social Distortion (sometimes referred to simply as Social D) is an American Punk rock band formed in 1978 Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Jeffrey Dean Isbell (born April 8 1962) more widely known by his stage name Izzy Stradlin, is an American Musician, best known Guns N' Roses is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985 Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Imran Sherwani (born April 9, 1962 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire) is a former English Field hockey player who Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Steven Jay Tasker (born April 10, 1962 in Leoti, Kansas) is a broadcaster for CBS Sports, who previously was a Wide receiver Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Vincent Gallo (born in Buffalo New York on April 11, 1961) is an American Film Actor and director, Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Arthur Paul Alexakis (born on April 12, 1962) is the Singer, Lead guitarist and Songwriter of the rock band Everclear Everclear is a rock band formed in Portland, Oregon, USA, in 1992 Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Sheila Kennedy (born April 12, 1962) is a former model and actress who was the December 1981 Penthouse Pet of the Month and the 1983 Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Jennifer Collene Rubin (born April 3, 1962) is an American actress and model Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Nawal El Moutawakel (نوال المتوكل (born on April 15, 1962 in Casablanca) is a Moroccan hurdler, who won the inaugural Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Ian Thomas Garner MacKaye (məˈkaɪ born April 16, 1962) is an American singer and guitarist Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Alfred Unser Jr (born April 19 1962 in Albuquerque New Mexico) nicknamed " Little Al " " Al Junior " or simply " Junior Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Henry Joseph Nasiff Jr ( April 20, 1962 &ndash September 4, 2001) better known as Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf, appeared numerous ) from The Howard Stern Show (d. The Howard Stern Show is an American radio show hosted by Howard Stern on Howard 100, one of two channels on the subscription-based 2001)
• April 23 - John Hannah, Scottish actor
• April 23 - Hillel Slovak, American musician (Red Hot Chili Peppers) (d. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at John David Hannah (born April 23 1962) is a Scottish Actor of Film and Television. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Hillel Slovak (הלל סלובק 13 April, 1962 &ndash June 25, 1988 Red Hot Chili Peppers are 1988)
• April 24 - Steve Roach, champion rugby league prop forward
• April 26 - Colin Anderson, English footballer

May-June

• May 2 - Elizabeth Berridge, American actress
• May 2 - Jimmy White, British snooker player
• May 3 - Anders Graneheim, Swedish bodybuilder
• May 4 - Oleta Adams, American soul and jazz singer
• May 4 - Tracy Vaccaro, American model
• May 9 - David Gahan, English singer (Depeche Mode)
• May 10 - David Fincher, American film director
• May 12 - Emilio Estevez, American actor
• May 13 - Eduardo Palomo, Mexican actor (d. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Stephen David "Blocker" Roach (born 24 April 1962 in Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian former Rugby league History See also History of rugby league The grass roots of rugby league can be traced to early football history, through the playing of ball games Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Colin Anderson (born 26 April 1962 is an English former professional footballer, predominantly playing on left side of defence or midfield Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Elizabeth Berridge (born May 2, 1962) is an American film and theatre actress known for playing Constanze Mozart in the 1984 film Amadeus Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Anders Graneheim (born May 3, 1962 in Timrå Sweden) is a Swedish Bodybuilder. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Oleta Adams (born 4 May 1962, Seattle, Washington) is an American soul, Jazz, and gospel Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Tracy Vaccaro (born May 4, 1962 in Glendale California) is an American model and actress. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Dave Gahan (born May 9, 1962 in Epping, Essex, England) is the Baritone lead singer for the English electronic Depeche Mode (dəˌpɛʃˈmoʊd are an English Electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. David Leo Fincher (born August 28, 1962) is an American film and Music video director known for his dark and stylish portraits of Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Emilio Estévez (born May 12, 1962) is a Golden Globe - and Screen Actors Guild (SAG Award -nominated American Actor Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Eduardo Estrada Palomo ( May 13, 1962, Mexico City - November 6, 2003, Los Angeles, California) was a 2003)
• May 14 - Ian Astbury, British singer (The Cult)
• May 14 - C.C. Deville, American guitarist (Poison)
• May 17 - Lise Lyng Falkenberg, Danish writer
• May 17 - Craig Ferguson, Scottish actor and comedian
• May 17 - Kim Mulkey, American basketball player/coach
• May 19 - Frances Ondiviela, Spanish/Mexican actress
• May 20 - Mike Jeffries, American soccer coach
• May 23 - Karen Duffy, American actress
• May 24 - Gene Anthony Ray, American actor (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Ian Robert Astbury (born May 14, 1962 in Heswall, Cheshire) is an English rock Singer and Lyricist The Cult are an English rock band which gained a dedicated following in their native Britain with mid-'80s singles like " She Sells Sanctuary " Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Poison is an American Hard rock band that achieved great success and popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Lise Lyng Falkenberg (born May 17 1962 in Odense, Denmark) is a Danish writer of mostly fiction and works of literary studies Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Craig Ferguson (born May 17, 1962) is a Scottish - American Television host, Stand-up comedian, Writer, and Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Kimberly Duane Mulkey (born May 17, 1962 in Santa Ana California, United States) is the head women's Basketball coach at Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Frances Ondiviela (born Francisca Ondiviela Otero on May 19, 1965 in Las Palmas, Canary Islands) is a Spanish - Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Mike Jeffries (born May 20 1962 in Lynn Massachusetts) is a retired American Soccer player and current soccer coach Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Karen Duffy (born May 23 1961 is an American model, Television personality and actress Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Gene Anthony Ray ( May 24, 1962 – November 14, 2003) was an American Actor, Dancer and choreographer 2003)
• May 26 - Bobcat Goldthwait, American actor and comedian
• May 27 - Ravi Shastri, Indian cricketer
• May 28 - Brandon Cruz, American child actor and musician
• May 28 - James Michael Tyler, American actor
• May 30 - Timo Soini, Finnish politician
• May 31 - Sebastian Koch, German actor
• June 1 - Sherri Howard, American athlete
• June 2 - Clyde Drexler, American basketball player
• June 4 - John P. Kee, American gospel singer
• June 5 - Jeff Garlin, American comedian
• June 7 - Thierry Hazard, French singer and songwriter
• June 8 - Suzy Gorman, American photographer
• June 8 - Nick Rhodes, English musician (Duran Duran)
• June 10 - Gina Gershon, American actress and musician
• June 10 - Carolyn Hennesy, American actress
• June 11 - Olga Charvátová, Czech alpine skier
• June 11 - Erika Salumäe, Estonian cyclist
• June 12 - Camilla Scott, Canadian actress
• June 12 - Jodi Thelen, American actress
• June 13 - Ally Sheedy, American actress
• June 13 - Hannah Storm, American television personality
• June 14 - Emilija Erčić, Yugoslav (Serbian) handball player
• June 15 - Andrea Rost, Hungarian lyric soprano
• June 16 - Arnold Vosloo, South African-born U. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Robert Francis 'Bobcat' Goldthwait (born May 26 1962) is an American Comedian, actor screenwriter and film and television director Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Ravishankar Jayadritha Shastri ( Kannada / Tulu:ರವಿಶಂಕರ ಜಯದ್ರಥ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರೀ) (born 27 May 1962 in Bombay, India Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Brandon Edwin Cruz (born May 28, 1962, in Bakersfield California) was an American Child actor and is currently a Punk rock Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling James Michael Tyler (born May 28, 1962 in Winona Mississippi) is an actor best known for playing Gunther on the NBC sitcom Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Timo Juhani Soini (born 30 May 1962 Rauma, Finland) is the leader of the True Finns party and since 2003 a member of the Parliament Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Sebastian Koch (born May 31, 1962 in Karlsruhe) is a German Actor. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Sherri Howard (born June 1 1962) is a former American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Clyde Austin Drexler (born June 22 1962 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a former 6 foot 7 inch National Basketball Association Shooting guard. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Pastor John P Kee (born John Prince Kee on June 4, 1962) is an American gospel singer and Pastor Early life Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Jeff Garlin (born June 5, 1962) is an American comic actor best known for his role as Jeff Greene, Larry David's manager on the Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Thierry Hazard (born June 7, 1962 in Compiègne, France) whose real name is Thierry Gesteau is a French singer Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Suzanne (Suzy Gorman (born June 8, 1962) is an American Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Nick Rhodes (born Nicholas James Bates in Moseley, West Midlands, England, 8 June 1962 is the keyboardist for Duran Duran Duran Duran are an English Pop rock band famous for a long series of popular singles, albums and vivid Music videos for which they've won two Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Gina L Gershon (born June 10, 1962) is an American film and television actress, known for her roles in the films Cocktail Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Carolyn Hennesy (born June 10, 1962) is an American Actress known for a recurring role on the television program Dawson's Creek and Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Olga Charvátová ('olga 'xarvatova born June 11 1962 in Gottwaldov now Zlín) is a retired Czech alpine skier who represented Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Erika Salumäe (born 11 June 1962 is an Estonian track bicycle racer who won the first Olympic gold medal for Estonia after the country regained its Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Camilla Scott (born July 12, 1962 in Toronto Ontario) is a Canadian actress and television host Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Jodi Thelen (born June 12, 1962) is an American actress. Born in St Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Alexandra Elizabeth "Ally" Sheedy (born June 13 1962 is an American screen and stage actress, as well as the author of two books Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Hannah Storm (born Hannah Storen on June 13, 1962, in Atlanta Georgia) is co-anchor of ESPN's Sportscenter airing live from 9 a Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Emilija Erčić (Емилија Ерчић born June 14, 1962 in Belgrade) is a former Yugoslav handball player who competed Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Andrea Rost (born June 15, 1962) is a Hungarian lyric Soprano. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Arnold Vosloo (born 16 June, 1962) is a South African Actor, known for playing the title role in the 1999 film The Mummy S. actor
• June 17 - Lio, Belgian singer/actress
• June 18 - Lisa Randall, American theoretical physicist
• June 19 - Paula Abdul, American dancer, choreographer, and singer
• June 21 - Pipilotti Rist, Swiss video artist
• June 21 - Victor Tsoi, Soviet underground singer and songwriter (d. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Lio is a Belgian Singer and actress, born as Wanda Ribeiro de Vasconcelos in 1962 in Mangualde, Portugal. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Lisa Randall (born June 18 1962 is an American Theoretical physicist and a leading expert on Particle physics and Cosmology. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Paula Julie Abdul ( "AB-dool" born June 19, 1962) is a Grammy Award -winning American pop Singer Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Elisabeth Charlotte Rist (born in June 21th 1962 in Grabs, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland) is a well-known video artist Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Viktor Robertovich Tsoi ( Russian: Виктор Робертович Цой ( June 21, 1962 – August 15, 1990) was a famous 1990)
• June 22 - Stephen Chow, Hong Kong actor and director
• June 23 - Kari Takko, Finnish ice hockey player
• June 26 - Bussunda, Brazilian comedian (d. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Stephen Chow Sing-Chi, born June 22 1962 is a Hong Kong Scriptwriter, Film director, producer and actor Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Kari Takko (born June 23, 1962 in Uusikaupunki, Finland) is a retired Finnish Ice hockey Goaltender. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Cláudio Besserman Vianna ( Rio de Janeiro, June 25, 1962 — Vaterstetten, June 17 2006) commonly known as Bussunda 2006)
• June 27 - Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Hong Kong actor
• June 28 - Don Chambers, American newspaper comic strip artist
• June 29 - Amanda Donohoe, English actress
• June 29 - George Zamka, NASA astronaut
• June 30 - Tony Fernández, baseball player
• June 30 - Deirdre Lovejoy, American actress

July-August

• July 3 - Tom Cruise, American actor
• July 5 - Amrozi bin Nurhasyim, Indonesian terrorist
• July 13 - Tom Kenny, American voice actor and comedian
• July 13 - Zlata Petrović, Serbian pop singer
• July 15 - Michelle Ford, Australian swimmer
• July 19 - Anthony Edwards, American actor
• July 20 - Giovanna Amati, Italian race car driver
• July 20 - Carlos Alazraqui, American actor & comedian
• July 21 - Rob Morrow, American actor
• July 22 - Irene Bedard, Native American actress
• July 22 - Steve Albini, American musician
• July 26 - Sergei Kiriyenko, former Prime Minister of Russia
• July 28 - Ray Shero, American hockey manager
• July 30 - Alton Brown, American television host and chef
• July 31 - Wesley Snipes, American actor
• August 1 - Robert Clift, British field hockey player
• August 2 - Cynthia Stevenson, American actress
• August 4 - Roger Clemens, baseball player
• August 5 - Patrick Ewing, Jamaican-born basketball player
• August 6 - Michelle Yeoh, Hong Kong actress
• August 8 - Mike Zanier, Canadian ice hockey player
• August 14 - Kevin Harris, Canadian skateboarder
• August 15 - Tom Colicchio, American chef
• August 17 - Gilby Clarke, American musician Guns N' Roses
• August 19 - Valérie Kaprisky, French actress
• August 20 - Sophie Aldred, British actress and television presenter
• August 20 - James Marsters, American actor
• August 21 - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Puerto Rican salsa singer
• August 24 - Craig Kilborn, American talk show host
• August 25 - Theresa Andrews, American swimmer
• August 26 - Princess Lalla Meryem, Moroccan royalty
• August 26 - Bob Mionske, American cyclist and attorney
• August 27 - Vic Mignogna, American voice actor
• August 29 - Jutta Kleinschmidt, German rally driver
• August 29 - Lycia Naff, American actress/journalist
• August 30 - Alexander Litvinenko, ex-KGB colonel and ex-FSB lieutenant-colonel. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Tony Leung Chiu-Wai ( born June 27, 1962) is a Cannes Film Festival and 5 times Hong Kong Film Award -winning Hong Kong Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Don Chambers is author and artist for the Golden Pencil award-winning newspaper Comic strip Mannequins. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Amanda Donohoe (born 29 June 1962) is a Golden Globe Award -winning English actress Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. George David Zamka (born 1962 is a United States Marine Corps officer and a NASA Astronaut. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Octavio Antonio Fernández Castro (born June 30, 1962 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) better known as Tony Fernández Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Deirdre Lovejoy (born June 30, 1962 in Abilene Texas) is an American actress Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Thomas Cruise Mapother IV ( born July 3 1962 better known by his screen name Tom Cruise, is an American Actor and Film producer Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Ali Amrozi bin Haji Nurhasyim (also known as Amrozi) (born July 5, 1962) is an Indonesian Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Thomas James Kenny (born July 13, 1962, in East Syracuse New York) is an American Voice actor and Comedian perhaps best Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Zlata Petrović (Злата Петровић born July 13, 1962) is a Serbian Pop-folk singer Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Michelle Jan Ford MBE (born 15 July 1962 in Sydney) was an Australian long distance freestyle and butterfly swimmer of the 1970s Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. This article is about the American actor For the British academic see A Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Giovanna Amati (born July 20, 1962 in Rome) is a former professional Race car driver from Italy. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Carlos Jaime Alazraqui (born July 20, 1962) is a Argentine American Actor, Comedian, impressionist and Voice actor Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Robert Alan Morrow (born September 21, 1962) is a Golden Globe -nominated American actor currently starring in the television series Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Irene Bedard (born July 22, 1967) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Native American characters in a variety of films Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Steven Frank Albini (born July 22, 1962) is an American Audio engineer, singer songwriter Guitarist, and music journalist Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Sergei Vladilenovich Kiriyenko (Серге́й Владиле́нович Кирие́нко (born July 26, 1962) is a Russian politician The Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, (Председатель Правительства Российской Федерации unofficially called the Prime-Minister Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Rejean "Ray" Shero (born 28 July, 1962 in Saint Paul Minnesota) is the current general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Alton Brown (born July 30 1962 in Los Angeles, California, United States) is an American food personality cinematographer author aircraft pilot and Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Wesley Trent Snipes (born July 31, 1962) is an American Actor, Film producer, and Martial artist. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Robert John Clift (born August 1, 1962) is a former Field hockey player who was a member of the golden winning Great Britain and Northern Ireland Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Cynthia C Stevenson (born August 2 1962) is an American actress Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Patrick Aloysius Ewing (born August 5 1962 is an American retired Hall of Fame Basketball player and current assistant coach for the National Basketball Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Dato' Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng ( Cantonese (Yale romanization yèuhng jí kìhng born August 6, 1962) is a BAFTA Award-nominated Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Mike Zanier (b August 8, 1962 in Trail British Columbia) is a former professional Ice hockey Goaltender who played extensively in Europe Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Kevin Harris (born August 14, 1962) is a professional skateboarder from Vancouver Canada. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Thomas Patrick "Tom" Colicchio (b August 15, 1962 in Elizabeth New Jersey) is a noted American Chef. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Gilby Clarke is a Guitarist and Record producer, born in Cleveland Ohio, on August 17, 1962. Guns N' Roses is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985 Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Valérie Kaprisky (born August 19, 1962) is a French Actress. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Sophie Aldred (born 20 August 1962) is an English actress and Television presenter, best known for her portrayal of The Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine James Wesley Marsters (born August 20, 1962) is an American actor and musician best known for playing the popular platinum-blond character Spike Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Gilberto Santa Rosa, also known as "El Caballero de la Salsa" (The Gentleman of Salsa (born August 21, 1962) is a Singer of salsa Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Craig Kilborn (born August 24, 1962) is an American Comedian and former Talk show host Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Theresa Andrews (born August 25, 1962) was an Olympic double gold medalist in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles California Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco ( Arabic: الأميرة للا مريم born August 26, 1962 in Rome, Italy) is first daughter and Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Bob Mionske (born August 26, 1962) is a two time US Olympic Racing cyclist (1988 and 1992 and U Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Victor Joseph Mignogna (Italian Name Vittorio Giuseppe Mignogna (born August 27 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania) is a prolific American Voice Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Jutta Kleinschmidt (born August 29, 1962) is a competitor of offroad automotive racing events Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Lycia Naff (born 29 August 1962) is an American actress journalist and motorcycle enthusiast Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Alexander Valterovich Litvinenko (Алекса́ндр Ва́льтерович Литвине́нко ( 30 August 1962 – 23 November 2006 (d. 2006)

September-October

• September 1 - Ruud Gullit, Dutch footballer
• September 7 - Kylie InGold, Australian fantasy artist
• September 8 - Thomas Kretschmann, German actor
• September 11 - Kristy McNichol, American actress
• September 15 - Scott McNeil, Canadian voice actor
• September 17 - Baz Luhrmann, Australian film director
• September 19 - Gottfried von Bismarck, controversial German aristocrat and socialite (d. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. (born as Ruud Dil, September 1 1962 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football coach and former player who played professionally in the 1980s Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Kylie InGold (born 1962 is an Australian artist a painter of the Fairy and Fantasy genre Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Thomas Kretschmann (born September 8 1962) is a German Actor who has also performed in Hollywood movies Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Christina Ann "Kristy" McNichol (born September 11, 1962 in Los Angeles California) is a two-time Emmy Award -winning actress who has Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Scott McNeil (born September 15, 1962 in Brisbane, Australia) is an Australian born Voice actor. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Baz Luhrmann (born Mark Anthony Luhrmann on 17 September 1962 is an Oscar and Golden Globe -nominated Australian Film director, Screenwriter Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Gottfried Alexander Leopold Graf von Bismarck-Schönhausen ( 19 September 1962 &ndash 2 July 2007) was a German nobleman 2007)
• September 24 - Jack Dee, British comedian
• September 24 - Rosamund Kwan, Hong Kong actress
• September 24 - Ally McCoist, Scottish footballer and TV pundit
• September 25 - Aida Turturro, American actress
• September 26 - Melissa Sue Anderson, American actress
• September 28 - Grant Fuhr, Canadian hockey player
• September 30 - Frank Rijkaard, Dutch football player and manager
• October 1 - Esai Morales, American actor
• October 3 - Tommy Lee, American rock musician and drummer (Mötley Crüe)
• October 5 - Caron Keating, British TV presenter (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Jack Dee (born James Andrew Innes Dee, 24 September 1962 is an English Stand-up comedian, Actor and Writer, best known for his Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Rosamund Kwan (born September 24, 1962) is a Chinese actress born in Shenyang, Liaoning in China. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Alistair ' Ally' Murdoch McCoist, MBE (born September 24, 1962 in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire) is a Scottish Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Aida Turturro (born September 25, 1962) is an American actress known for playing Janice Soprano, sister of New Jersey mob boss Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Melissa Sue Anderson (born September 26, 1962) is an American Daytime Emmy - winning actress best known for playing Mary Ingalls on Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Grant S Fuhr (born September 28 1962 is a former Goaltender in the National Hockey League. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Franklin Edmundo "Frank" Rijkaard (born September 30 1962 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football manager and former player Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Esai Manuel Morales Morales began his pursuit of an acting career by attending the School of Performing Arts in Manhattan. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Tommy Lee (born Thomas Lee Bass; October 3, 1962) is an American Musician. Mötley Crüe ( IPA pronunciation: /'mɒtliː Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Caron Louisa Keating ( 5 October 1962 &ndash 13 April 2004) was a British Television presenter. 2004)
• October 6 - Rich Yett, baseball player
• October 11 - Nicola Bryant, British actress
• October 11 - Joan Cusack, American actress and comedian
• October 12 - Deborah Foreman, American actress
• October 13 - T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, American actress and comedian
• October 13 - Margareth Menezes, Brazilian singer
• October 13 - Kelly Preston, American actress
• October 13 - Jerry Rice, American football player
• October 16 - Flea, Australian actor and bassist (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
• October 16 - Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Russian baritone
• October 16 - Tamara McKinney, American alpine skier
• October 19 - Tracy Chevalier, American author
• October 19 - Evander Holyfield, American boxer
• October 23 - Doug Flutie, American football player
• October 23 - Mike Tomczak, American football player
• October 25 - Nick Hancock, British actor and television presenter
• October 25 - Darlene Vogel, American actress
• October 26 - Cary Elwes, British actor
• October 27 - Ang Peng Siong, Singapore sportsman
• October 28 - Daphne Zuniga, American actress
• October 30 - Courtney Walsh, West Indian cricketer

November-December

• November 1 - Sharron Davies, British swimmer/television presenter
• November 1 - Magne Furuholmen, Norwegian keyboardist (a-ha)
• November 1 - Anthony Kiedis, American singer (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
• November 1 - Helene Udy, Canadian-American actress
• November 2 - Ron McGovney, American bassist (Formerly of Metallica)
• November 3 - Gabe Newell, American business executive
• November 3 - Jacqui Smith, UK Home Secretary
• November 4 - Jeff Probst, American television personality
• November 7 - Bettina Hoy, German equestrienne
• November 11 - Demi Moore, American actress
• November 11 - James Morrison, Australian musician
• November 12 - Neal Shusterman, American author
• November 13 - Steve Altes, American humorist
• November 15 - Judy Gold, American comedian and actress
• November 18 - Kirk Hammett, American musician (Metallica)
• November 19 - Jodie Foster, American actress and director
• November 21 - Steven Curtis Chapman, American musician
• November 22 - Sumi Jo, Korean operatic soprano
• November 24 - John Kovalic, American cartoonist
• November 24 - Ggreg Snyder, American actor and pop culturist
• November 27 - Marumi Shiraishi, Japanese actress
• November 28 - Jon Stewart, American actor and comedian
• November 29 - Andrew McCarthy, American actor
• November 30 - Bo Jackson, American football and baseball player
• November 30 - Daniel Keys Moran, American writer
• December 1 - Sylvie Daigle, Canadian speed skater
• December 1 - Shōzō Hayashiya (9th), Japanese rakugoka, tarento and seiyū
• December 3 - Tammy Jackson, American basketball player
• December 4 - Anna Walker, British television presenter
• December 5 - José Cura, Argentine tenor
• December 6 - Janine Turner, American actress
• December 8 - Marty Friedman, American guitarist
• December 9 - Felicity Huffman, American actress
• December 10 - Scott Capurro, American comedian
• December 11 - Denise Biellmann, Swiss figure skater
• December 11 - Ben Browder, American actor
• December 12 - Tracy Austin, American tennis player
• December 14 - Yvonne Ryding, Miss Universe 1984
• December 16 - Maruschka Detmers, Dutch actress
• December 17 - Paul Dobson, English footballer
• December 17 - Richard Jewell, central figure in the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Rich Yett (Born October 6, 1962 in Pomona California) was a long relief pitcher in major league baseball from 1985 to 1990 Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Nicola Bryant (born 11 October 1962 in Guildford, Surrey) is an English Actress known for her role as Perpugilliam Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Joan Mary Cusack (born October 11, 1962) is an Academy Award -nominated American actress and Comedian. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Deborah Lynn Foreman (born October 12, 1962) is an American actress. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh (born October 13, 1962) is an American Actress, Writer, director, producer and Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Margareth Menezes (born October 13, 1962) is a Brazilian Singer from Salvador, Bahia. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Kelly Preston (born October 13, 1962) is an American actress and former model married to John Travolta since 1991 Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962 in Crawford Mississippi) is a former football Wide receiver in the NFL. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16 1962 more commonly known by the Stage name Flea, is an Australian-born American Bassist, Trumpet player Red Hot Chili Peppers are Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Dmitri Aleksandrovich Hvorostovsky (Дмитрий Александрович Хворостовский born October 16, 1962) is a Baritone Opera Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Tamara McKinney (born October 16, 1962) is a former American alpine ski racer. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Tracy Chevalier (born October 1962 in Washington DC) is a bestselling Historical novelist She is of Romande Swiss descent (with possible Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple world champion in both the Cruiserweight Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Douglas Richard Flutie (born October 23, 1962) is a retired American football and Canadian football Quarterback. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Michael John Tomczak (born October 23 1962 in Calumet City Illinois) is a former American football player Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Darlene Vogel (born October 25, 1962) is an American actress who was a model and did commercials before getting into acting Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Ivan Simon Cary Elwes (born October 26, 1962) is an English Actor credited as Cary Elwes, known for his performances in Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Ang Peng Siong (born October 27, 1962, in Singapore) is a Swimmer from Singapore who once held the world no Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Daphne Eurydice Zuniga (born October 28, 1962) is an American Actress. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Courtney Andrew Walsh (born October 30, 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a former international Cricketer ( fast bowler Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Sharron Elizabeth Davies, MBE (born November 1, 1962 in Plymouth, Devon) is a successful swimmer from the United Kingdom Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Magne Furuholmen ( Mags) (born November 1, 1962, Oslo) is best known as the guitarist/keyboardist in A-ha. a-ha is a band from Norway. They initially rose to fame during the 1980s but have had continued success in the 1990s and 2000s Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Anthony Kiedis (kiːdɪs "kee-dis" (born November 1 1962 is an American musician and the lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Red Hot Chili Peppers are Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Helene Udy (born November 1, 1962) is an American actress and director Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Ron McGovney (born November 2, 1963, Los Angeles California) is an American musician most notable for being Metallica 's first bass A bass player (bassist is a Musician who plays a Double bass, Bass guitar, keyboard bass or wind Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Gabe Newell (born November 3, 1962) is the co-founder and Managing director of Game development company Valve Corporation. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Jacqueline Jill "Jacqui" Smith (born 3 November 1962 is a British Politician for the Labour Party. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Probst (born November 4 1961 is an Emmy Award -winning American Game show host, Executive producer and a Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Bettina Hoy (born Bettina Overesch on November 7, 1962) is an Olympic -level equestrian rider, who competes for Germany in Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Demi Moore (born Demetria Gene Guynes on November 11 1962 is an American Actress. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare James Morrison AM (born 11 November 1962 in Boorowa New South Wales) is an Australian Jazz Musician who Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Neal Shusterman (born 1962) is an American Author of Young-adult fiction, and a Screenwriter. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Steve Altes (born November 13 1962) is an American Writer, best known for his humorous essays Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Judy Gold (born November 15, 1962) is an American stand-up comedian and actress. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the Lead guitarist and a songwriter in the band Metallica and has been a member of the band Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster (born November 19 1962 is a two-time Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe -award winning American Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962 in Paducah Kentucky, U Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Sumi Jo (born as Soo Kyung Jo (조수경 on November 22, 1962) is a Grammy award winning South Korean Lyric coloratura soprano Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Ggreg Snyder (birth name Gregory Ralph Snyder (born November 24, 1962, San Jose California) is an American actor and pop culture maven Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Marumi Shiraishi (白石 マル美 formerly 白石 まるみ (born November 27, 1962) is an Actress and media personality from Tokyo For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28 1962 is an American Comedian, Satirist, Actor, Writer, and Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Andrew McCarthy (born November 29, 1962) is an American Actor. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962 in Bessemer Alabama) is an American athlete and a former multi- Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Not to be confused with Daniel Keyes. Daniel Keys Moran (born November 30 1962 also known by his initials DKM is a computer programmer Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Sylvie Daigle (born December 1, 1962 in Sherbrooke Quebec) is a Canadian speed skater Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Shōzō Hayashiya (9th (九代目 林家正蔵 Kudaime · Hayashiya Shōzō, real name Yasutaka Ebina (海老名 泰孝 Ebina Yasutaka) and formerly known Rakugo (落語 literally "fallen words" is a Japanese verbal entertainment is a Japanese rendering ( Wasei-eigo) of the English word " Talent " and is used as a catch-all term for Mass media personalities who regularly A is a Japanese vocal actor Seiyū work in Radio, Television, and movies; they perform voice-overs for non-Japanese movies they provide narration and they Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Tammy Jackson (born December 3, 1962) is a retired American Basketball center. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Anna Walker CB (born 1951 is a British civil servant. She is currently chief executive of the Healthcare Commission. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes --> José Cura (born December 5, 1962 in Rosario, Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Janine Turner ( née Gauntt; born December 6 1962) is an American Emmy-nominated actress, most widely known for her starring Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Felicity Huffman (born December 9, 1962) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actress. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Scott A Capurro (born December 10 1962 in San Francisco) is a Stand-up comedian and Writer based in San Francisco and Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Denise Biellmann (born December 11, 1962) is a Swiss professional Figure skater. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Robert Benedic "Ben" Browder (born December 11, 1962) is an American Actor and Writer, who is best known for his lead Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Tracy Ann Austin Holt (b December 12 1962, in Palos Verdes, California) is a former World No Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Yvonne Agneta Ryding (born December 14, 1962) from Eskilstuna, Sweden, was the Miss Universe titleholder for the year 1984 Miss Universe is an annual international Beauty contest run by the Miss Universe Organization. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Maruschka Detmers (born 16 December 1962, Schoonebeek) is a Dutch Actress. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Paul Dobson (born December 17, 1962) was an English professional football player. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Richard A Jewell ( December 17 1962 &ndash August 29 2007) was a central figure of the Centennial Olympic Park bombing at the The Centennial Olympic Park bombing was a terrorist Bombing on July 27, 1996 in Atlanta Georgia during the 1996 Summer 2007)
• December 17 - Galina Malchugina, Russian athlete
• December 19 - Jill Talley, American actress
• December 22 - Ralph Fiennes, English actor
• December 27 - Barbara Crampton, American actress
• December 27 - Mark Few, American basketball coach
• December 27 - Bill Self, American basketball coach
• December 27 - Sherri Steinhauer, American golfer
• December 28 - Michelle Cameron, Canadian synchronised swimmer
• December 28 - Michel Petrucciani, French musician (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Galina Malchugina (Галина Мальчугина born December 17, 1962 in Bryansk) is a retired sprinter from Russia. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Jill Talley (born December 19, 1962, age 45 in Chicago Illinois) is a comedic actress most well-known as a major cast member of Mr Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes ( "rafe fines" born 22 December 1962) is a British Actor. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Barbara Crampton (born December 27, 1962) is an American actress Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Mark Few (born December 27, 1962 in Creswell Oregon Few was a star Point guard at Creswell High School graduating in 1981 Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Bill Self (born December 27, 1962 in Okmulgee Oklahoma) is the head men's basketball coach at the University of Kansas Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Professional wins (8 LPGA Tour (8 1992 (1 du Maurier Classic 1994 (1 Sprint Championship 1998 Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Michelle A Cameron-Coulter (born December 28, 1962 in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian Olympic Synchronized swimmer Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Michel Petrucciani ( December 28, 1962, Orange France &ndash January 6, 1999, New York City, USA was a French 1999)
• December 30 - Alessandra Mussolini, Italian politician

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January-June

• January 6 - Marziyya Davudova, Azerbaijani actress (b. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Alessandra Mussolini (born December 30 1962 is an Italian Conservative Politician, previously an Actress and model. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Marziyya Yusuf qizi Davudova, also spelled Marziya Davudova, ( Azeri: Mərziyyə Davudova) ( 25 November 1901, Astrakhan 1901)
• January 13 - Ernie Kovacs, American comedian (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Ernie Kovacs ( January 23, 1919 — January 13, 1962) was an American comedian whose 1919)
• January 20 - Robinson Jeffers, American poet (b. Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. John Robinson Jeffers ( January 10 1887 &ndash January 20 1962) was an American Poet, known for his work about the central 1887)
• January 26 - Lucky Luciano, American gangster (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Charles "Lucky" Luciano (born Salvatore Lucania; November 24 1897 – January 26 1962 was a Sicilian Mobster. 1897)
• January 29 - Fritz Kreisler, Austrian violinist (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Fritz Kreisler ( February 2, 1875 &ndash January 29, 1962) was an Austria -born American Violinist and 1875)
• February 5 - Jacques Ibert, French composer (b. Year 1875 ( MDCCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Jacques François Antoine Ibert ( August 15, 1890 &ndash February 5, 1962) was a French Composer of classical 1890)
• February 7 - Roy Atwell, American actor, comedian and composer (b. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince – Roy Atwell ( 1878 May 2 - 1962 February 6) was an American Actor, Comedian, and Composer. 1878)
• February 7 - Clara Nordström, German writer and translator (b. Year 1878 ( MDCCCLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Clara Nordström, maiden name and pseudonym for Clara Elisabet von Vegesack, ( Karlskrona, Sweden, January 18, 1886 - Mindelheim 1886)
• February 10 - Eduard von Steiger, President of Switzerland (b. Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Eduard von Steiger ( July 2, 1881 - February 10, 1962) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1940–1951 The President of the Confederation (Bundespräsident Président de la Confédération Presidente della Confederazione President da la Confederaziun is the presiding member 1881)
• February 17 - Bruno Walter, German conductor (b. Year 1881 ( MDCCCLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Bruno Walter ( September 15, 1876 &ndash February 1876)
• February 17 - Joseph Kearns, American actor (b. Year 1876 ( MDCCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Joseph Kearns ( February 12, 1907 - February 17, 1962) was an American actor who is best remembered for his role as Mr 1907)
• February 19 - Georgios Papanikolaou, Greek inventor (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Georgios N Papanikolaou (or George Papanicolaou; Γεώργιος Παπανικολάου) ( May 13, 1883 &ndash February 19, 1883)
• March 15 - Arthur Compton, American physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1883 ( MDCCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Arthur Holly Compton (September 10 1892 &ndash March 15 1962 was an American physicist and Nobel laureate in physics for his discovery of the Compton effect The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 1892)
• March 24 - Jean Goldkette, Greek-born musician (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland John Jean Goldkette ( 18 March, 1893 &ndash March 24, 1962) was a Jazz Pianist and Bandleader born in Patras 1899)
• March 24 - Auguste Piccard, Swiss physicist and explorer (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Auguste Antoine Piccard ( January 28, 1884 &ndash March 24, 1962) was a Swiss Physicist, Inventor and Explorer 1884)
• April 10 - Michael Curtiz, Austrian-born film director (b. Year 1884 ( MDCCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Michael Curtiz ( December 24, 1886 - April 10, 1962) was an Academy Award -winning Hungarian-American Film director 1886)
• April 10 - Manton S. Eddy, U. Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Manton Sprague Eddy ( Chicago, May 16, 1892 - Fort Benning, April 10, 1962) was a lieutenant general of the United S. general (b. 1892)
• April 10 - Stuart Sutcliffe, English artist and musician (The Beatles) (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Stuart Fergusson Victor Sutcliffe (23 June 1940 &ndash 10 April 1962 was an Artist, and the original bassist of The Beatles for two years The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 1940)
• April 13 - Culbert Olson, Governor of California (b. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Culbert Levy Olson ( November 7, 1876 April 13, 1962) was an American lawyer and politician 1876)
• April 15 - Arsenio Lacson, Filipino politician and sportswriter (b. Year 1876 ( MDCCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Arsenio H Lacson ( December 26, 1911 — April 15, 1962) was a Filipino journalist and politician who gained widespread attention 1911)
• May 5 - Ernest Tyldesley, English cricketer (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John (George Ernest Tyldesley ( February 5, 1889, Worsley, Lancashire, England – May 5 1962, Rhos-on-Sea 1889)
• May 13 - Henry Trendley Dean, American dental researcher (b. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Henry Trendley Dean ( August 25, 1893 &ndash May 13, 1962) was the first director of the U 1893)
• May 27 - Egon Petri, German pianist (b. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Egon Petri ( March 23, 1881 - May 27, 1962) was a classical Pianist. 1881)
• May 31 - Henry Fountain Ashurst, American politician (b. Year 1881 ( MDCCCLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Henry Fountain Ashurst ( September 13, 1874 &ndash May 31, 1962) was an American Democratic Politician and one 1874)
• June 1 - Adolf Eichmann, Nazi official (executed) (b. Year 1874 ( MDCCCLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected 1906)
• June 2 - Vita Sackville-West, English writer and landscape gardener (b. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Victoria Mary Sackville-West The Hon Lady Nicolson, CH ( March 9, 1892 &ndash June 2, 1962) best known as Vita Sackville-West 1892)
• June 4 - Charles William Beebe, American oceanic pioneer (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Charles William ("Will" Beebe ( July 29, 1877 &ndash June 4, 1962) was an American naturalist, explorer 1877)
• June 6 - Yves Klein, French painter (b. Year 1877 ( MDCCCLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Yves Klein ( 28 April 1928 - 6 June 1962) was a French artist and is considered an important figure in post-war European 1928)
• June 7 - Korneli Kekelidze, Georgian philologist (b. Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Korneli Kekelidze (კორნელი კეკელიძე ( April 18, 1879 – June 7, 1962) was a Georgian philologist scholar 1879)
• June 8 - Eugène Freyssinet, civil engineer (b. Year 1879 ( MDCCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Eugène Freyssinet (13 July 1879 – 8 June 1962 was a French structural and Civil engineer. 1879)
• June 12 - John Ireland, English composer (b. Year 1879 ( MDCCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. John Nicholson Ireland ( 13 August 1879 &ndash 12 June 1962) was an English composer 1879)
• June 13 - Eugène Aynsley Goossens, English composer (b. Year 1879 ( MDCCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for 1893)
• June 15 - Alfred Cortot, Swiss pianist (b. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Alfred Denis Cortot ( Nyon, Switzerland September 26, 1877 &ndash Lausanne June 15, 1962) was a Franco-Swiss Pianist 1877)
• June 19 - Will Wright, American character actor (b. Year 1877 ( MDCCCLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Will Wright (born William Henry Wright on March 26, 1891 - June 19, 1962 in San Francisco California) was an American 1891)
• June 28 - Mickey Cochrane, baseball player (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Gordon Stanley "Mickey" Cochrane ( April 6, 1903 – June 28, 1962) was a Catcher and manager in Major League 1903)

July-December

• July 6 - William Faulkner, American writer, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England William Faulkner (born William Cuthbert Falkner) ( September 25, 1897 – July 6, 1962) was an American Author The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred 1897)
• July 6 - Archduke Joseph August of Austria, Austrian field marshal (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Archduke Joseph August Viktor Klemens Maria of Austria Prince of Hungary and Bohemia ( 9 August 1872 &ndash 6 July 1962) was the eldest 1872)
• July 6 - Georg, Duke of Mecklenburg, head of the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (b. Year 1872 ( MDCCCLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Georg Duke of Mecklenburg (Georg Herzog zu Mecklenburg 6 July 1962) was the head of the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz from 1934 until his The Grand Ducal House of Mecklenburg is a North German Dynasty of West Slavic origin that ruled until 1918. 1899)
• July 9 - Georges Bataille, French writer (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Georges Bataille (ʒɔʀʒ baˈtaj ( September 10, 1897 &ndash July 8, 1962) was a French Writer. 1897)
• July 12 - Roger Wolfe Kahn, American band leader (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Roger Wolfe Kahn ( October 19, 1907 – July 12, 1962) was an American Jazz and popular Musician, Composer 1907)
• July 21 - G.M. Trevelyan, English historian (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World George Macaulay Trevelyan CBE OM ( February 16, 1876 Welcombe House, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire 1876)
• July 27 - Richard Aldington, English poet (b. Year 1876 ( MDCCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Richard Aldington (born Edward Godfree Aldington July 8 1892 &ndash July 27 1962 was an English writer and poet. 1892)
• August 5 - Marilyn Monroe, American actress (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson, June 1 1926 &ndash August 5 1962 baptized Norma 1926)
• August 9 - Hermann Hesse, German-born writer, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Hermann Hesse (ˈhɛʀman ˈhɛsə ( 2 July, 1877 — 9 August, 1962) was a German - Swiss poet novelist and painter The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred 1877)
• August 15 - Lei Feng, Chinese soldier (b. Year 1877 ( MDCCCLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Lei Feng ( ( December 18, 1940 - August 15, 1962) was a soldier of the People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic 1940)
• August 24 - Mykolas Biržiška, Lithuanian politician (b. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Mykolas Biržiška ( 24 August, 1882 in Viekšniai - 24 August, 1962 in Los Angeles) a Lithuanian editor 1882)
• August 28 - John Collum, American actor (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital John K Collum (June 29 1926 – August 28 1962 was an American child actor of the 1930s 1926)
• September 3 - E. E. Cummings, American poet (b. Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Edward Estlin Cummings (October 14 1894 &ndash September 3 1962 popularly known as E 1894)
• September 6 - Hanns Eisler, German-born composer (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Hanns Eisler ( July 6, 1898 &ndash September 6, 1962) was a German and Austrian Composer. 1898)
• September 7 - Isak Dinesen, Danish writer (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Baroness Karen von Blixen-Finecke ( April 17, 1885 &ndash September 7, 1962) Née Karen Dinesen, was a 1885)
• September 18 - Ahmad bin Yahya, King of Yemen (b. Year 1885 ( MDCCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Ahmad bin Yahya Hamidaddin ( 1891 - 18 September[[ 962]] was the penultimate king of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen from 1948 to 1962 1891)
• September 19 - Nikolai Pogodin, Soviet playwright (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Nikolai Fyodorovich Pogodin (Николай Федорович Погодин ( - September 19, 1962) was a Soviet Playwright. 1900)
• September 22 - Mir Ghotbeddin Mohammad Angha, 40th master of Oveyssi Sufi order (b. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Sufism ( تصوّف - taṣawwuf, Persian: صوفی‌گری sufigari, Turkish: tasavvuf, Urdu: تصوف 1887)
• September 24 - Charles Reisner, American silent actor and film director (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Charles "Chuck" Reisner ( March 14 1887 - September 24 1962) was an American Film director and Actor 1887)
• October 6 - Tod Browning, American film director (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Tod Browning ( July 12, 1880 &ndash October 6, 1962) was an American motion picture Actor, director 1882)
• October 9 - Milan Vidmar, Slovenian chess player (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Milan Vidmar ( June 22 1885 – October 9 1962) was a Slovene Electrical engineer, chess player, chess theorist 1885)
• October 27 - Enrico Mattei, Italian politician (b. Year 1885 ( MDCCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Enrico Mattei ( April 29, 1906 - October 27, 1962) was an Italian public administrator 1906)
• November 7 - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States (b. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (ˈɛlɪnɔr ˈroʊzəvɛlt October 11 1884 &ndash November 7 1962 First Lady of the United States is the unofficial title of the hostess of the White House. 1884)
• November 18 - Niels Bohr, Danish physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1884 ( MDCCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Niels Henrik David Bohr (nels ˈb̥oɐ̯ˀ in Danish 7 October 1885 – 18 November 1962 was a Danish Physicist who made fundamental contributions to understanding The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 1885)
• November 28 - Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (b. Year 1885 ( MDCCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Wilhelmina (Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Marie 31 August 1880 &ndash 28 November 1962) was Queen regnant of the Kingdom of the 1880)
• November 29 - Erik Scavenius, Prime Minister of Denmark (b. Year 1880 ( MDCCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Erik Julius Christian Scavenius ( July 13, 1877 – November 29, 1962) was the Danish foreign minister 1909–1910 1913–1920 The Prime Minister of Denmark (statsminister is the Head of government in Danish politics. 1877)
• December 7 - Kirstin Flagstad, Norwegian soprano (b. Year 1877 ( MDCCCLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Kirsten Malfrid Flagstad ( 12 July 1895 &ndash 7 December 1962) was a Norwegian Opera singer one of the greatest 1895)
• December 15 - Charles Laughton, English actor and director (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Charles Laughton ( 1 July, 1899 &ndash 15 December, 1962) was an English Academy Award -winning stage and 1899)
• December 18 - Garrett Mattingly, historian (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Garrett Mattingly ( May 6 1900 &ndash December 18 1962) was a professor of European history at Columbia University who 1900)
• December 20 - Emil Artin, Austrian mathematician (b. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Emil Artin ( March 3, 1898, in Vienna – December 20, 1962, in Hamburg) was an Austrian Mathematician 1898)
• December 24 - Wilhelm Ackermann, German mathematician (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Wilhelm Friedrich Ackermann ( March 29, 1896, Herscheid municipality Germany &ndash December 24, 1962 Lüdenscheid 1896)

Nobel prizes

• Physics - Lev Davidovich Landau
• Chemistry - Max Ferdinand Perutz, John Cowdery Kendrew
• Physiology or Medicine - Francis Harry Compton Crick, James Dewey Watson, Maurice Hugh Frederick Wilkins
• Literature - John Steinbeck
• Peace - Linus Carl Pauling

Academy Awards

• Best Picture: West Side Story, Robert Wise
• Best Foreign Language Film: Såsom i en spegel, Sweden
• Best Documentary Feature: Le Ciel et la Boue (Sky Above and Mud Beneath), Ardennes Films
• Best Director: Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, West Side Story'
• Best Actor: Maximilian Schell, Judgment at Nuremberg
• Best Actress: Sophia Loren, Two Women
• Best Supporting Actor: George Chakiris, West Side Story
• Best Supporting Actress: Rita Moreno, West Side Story
• Best Original Screenplay: William Inge, Splendor in the Grass
• Best Adapted Screenplay: Abby Mann, Judgment at Nuremberg

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