Today in History for 17th February 1962

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Historical Events

Events 1 - 3 of 3

- Beach Boys introduced a new musical style with their hit "Surfin"
- Storm in Hamburg, kills 265
- Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Phila Warriors scores 67 points vs St Louis

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 5 of 5

- David McComb, Australia, vocalist/songwriter (Triffids)
- Hennie Meijer, soccer player (Cambuur L, FC Heerenveen)
- Lou Diamond Phillips, Philippines, actor (La Bamba, Stand & Deliver)
- Samuel Bayer, American music video director
- Tony Blain, cricketer (NZ Test wicket-keeper)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 2 of 2

- Bruno Walter, symphony conductor (NY Philharmonic), dies at 85
- Joseph Kearns, actor (George-Dennis the Menace), dies at 55

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