1962 - online puzzles

1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1962nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 962nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 62nd year of the 20th century, and the 3rd year of the 1960s decade.

Events

January

January – Stena Line is established as a ferry operator, by Sten A. Olsson in Gothenburg, Sweden.

January 1

Western Samoa becomes independent from New Zealand.

The United States Navy SEALs, elite special forces, are activated. Navy Seal 1 is commissioned in the Pacific Fleet, and SEAL Team Two in the Atlantic Fleet.

The Beatles audition for Decca Records, but are rejected.

NBC introduces the "Laramie peacock", before a midnight showing of the series Laramie in the United States.

January 2 – NAACP Executive Secretary Roy Wilkins praises U.S. President John F. Kennedy 's " personal role" in advancing civil rights.

January 3 – Pope John XXIII excommunicates Fidel Castro.

January 4 – New York City introduces a subway train that operates without a crew on board.