Historical Events
- "The Stripper", an instrumental single by trombonist David Rose and his Orchestra goes to No. 1 in the US
- Bill Hartack becomes 8th jockey to win 3,000 American thoroughbred races
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
- Wimbledon Women's Tennis: American Karen Susman beats Věra Suková of Czechoslovakia 6-4, 6-4 for her only Grand Slam singles title
Famous Birthdays
- Clive Jackson, British rock singer (Doctor and the Medics - "Laughing at Pieces"), born in Liverpool, England
- Mark White, American rock bass player (Spin Doctors - "Two Princes"; "Jimmy Olsen's Blues"), born in The Bronx, New York City
About July 7, 1962
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Stripper - David Rose and His Orchestra
#1 Song: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
