The Beginning of a New Era - 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.