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1962

Ephemerides

  • After seven years of conflict, Algeria obtains its independence.
  • Death at age 36 of famous actress Marilyn Monroe, originally named Norma Jean Baker.
  • The Americans conduct a space flight around the world with Lieutenant-Colonel John H. Glenn.
  • American President John F. Kennedy imposes a partial blockade of the island of Cuba.
  • The Soviet Missile Crisis ends with an agreement foreseeing the withdrawal of Soviet missiles from the island with the promise by the Americans not to attempt to invade Cuba.
  • British group The Beatles records their first 45, featuring two songs.

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