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What Happened on May 28, 1962

Historical Events

  • Suit alleging de facto school segregation filed in Rochester, NY
  • US stock market drops $20.8 B in 1 day
  • Wide World of Sports with Chris Schenkel premieres on CBS radio

Famous Birthdays

  • Brandon Cruz, actor (Eddie-Courtship of Eddie's Father)

François-Henri Pinault (62 years old)

French businessman (CEO of Kering, president of Groupe Artémis), born in Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, France

  • Phil Vassar, American country music singer-songwriter ("Just Another Day In Paradise"), born in Lynchburg, Virginia

Famous Deaths

  • Jesse Crawford, American pianist, theatre organist for silent films, and recording artist, dies at 66
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights

About May 28, 1962

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini

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