Turn Back Time: Calculate Your Age and Learn What Happened in 1962

Individuals born in 1962 would be 62 years old today. That's 62 years of witnessing the world change! Use our age calculator to discover how many days, weeks, or even months they've been around. In 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. The first successful satellite communication, Telstar, was launched in 1962.

What Major Happened in 1962?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1962 when you were 62 years old.

1. The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred, bringing the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war.
2. John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth aboard Friendship 7.
3. The Telstar satellite, the first to relay television signals and telephone calls through space, was launched.
4. Marilyn Monroe died at the age of 36.
5. The first James Bond film, 'Dr. No,' premiered in London.
6. Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring' was published, raising awareness about environmental issues.
7. Uganda gained independence from British rule.
8. The first Walmart store opened in Rogers, Arkansas.
9. The Beatles released their first single, 'Love Me Do,' in the United Kingdom.
10. The first communication satellite, Relay 1, was launched into orbit.

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