What Happened in Aug 1962

'Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book' is Published

Soothing sounds, relaxing images, and pleasant thoughts prepare young readers and listeners to drift off to sleep with ease. Dr Seuss displays his... Read more

Marilyn Monroe Dies

At only 36 years old, Marilyn Monroe died on August 5, 1962, at her Los Angeles home. An empty bottle of sleeping pills were found by her bed.... Read more

Nelson Mandela arrested for leaving country illegally

On 5 August 1962 Mandela was arrested after living on the run for seventeen months, and was imprisoned in the Johannesburg Fort.[38] The arrest was... Read more

Ringo Starr joins The Beatles

The Beatles asked Richard Starkey, known as Ringo Starr, to join the band; Starr was the drummer for Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, and had... Read more

Launch of Mariner 2 Space Probe

Mariner 2 was the first successful mission to another planet by any country. Launched just 36 days after the failure of its twin, Mariner 1, it... Read more