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Saturday, June 2, 1962

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The Headlines

Arms Parley to Recess; Fresh Impetus Is Sought; Geneva Meeting Will Adjourn June 15 Till July 16--U.S. Delegate Reports Gains in Talks With Russian ARMS TALKS SET MONTH'S RECESS

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#1 on the Billboard Hot 100

I Can't Stop Loving You

Ray Charles

#1 at the box office

West Side Story

The must-have

Slip 'N Slide

On This Day

  • During the FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in fights between Chilean and Italian players in one of the most violent games in football history.

    Wikipedia →

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

bummerfoxhunkscam

Hippie

flower powergroovyheavyout of sightright on

Surfer

cowabungahang tenwipe outgnarly

Catchphrases of 1962

  • Bond. James Bond.

Tech Check

Telstar Satellite, LED (Light Emitting Diode) & Compact Cassette.

Cost of Living (1960)

Loaf of Bread

$0.20

Gallon of Gas

$0.31

Average Home

$11,900

New Car

$2,600

Time Elapsed

23,379 days ago

(64 years, 19 days)