1962

What Was Happening in 1962

The world held its breath during thirteen days in October as nuclear war seemed terrifyingly possible.

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Number 1 Songs in 1962 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"I Remember You"

Frank Ifield

Australian-born, British-based singer Frank Ifield topped the UK chart for seven weeks with this yodelling ballad, the best-selling UK single of 1962.

US #1

"Stranger on the Shore"

Mr. Acker Bilk

This clarinet instrumental by British musician Acker Bilk topped the US chart and became the first number one by a British artist on the Billboard Hot 100.

Biggest Films of 1962 — Box Office Hits

Lawrence of Arabia

Box Office: $70 million

David Lean's sweeping epic starring Peter O'Toole won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture. It is consistently ranked among the greatest films ever made.

Fashion and Style of 1962

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1962

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1962

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