Today in History for 8th September 1962

Historical Events

Events 1 - 3 of 3

- Chinese troops exceed Mac-Mahon-line (Tibet-India boundary)
- Last run of the famous Pines Express over the Somerset and Dorset Railway line (UK) fittingly using the last steam locomotive built by British Railways, 9F locomotive 92220 'Evening Star'
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 4 of 4

- Christopher Klim, American novelist
- René Klijn, [Dorian], singer (Mr Blue)
- Sergio Casal, Spanish tennis player
- Thomas Kretschmann, German actor

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- Hermann Standiger, German chemist (Nobel 1953), dies at 84

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