The average temperature on February 8, 1962 was 4.0 °C. There was 1.1 mm of rain during 2.0 hours. There was 0.1 hours of sunshine (1%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northwest. Source: KNMI
February 7 » The United States bans all Cuban imports and exports.
February 16 » Flooding in the coastal areas of West Germany kills 315 and destroys the homes of about 60,000 people.
February 20 » Mercury program: While aboard Friendship 7, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the earth, making three orbits in four hours, 55 minutes.
March 19 » Highly influential artist Bob Dylan releases his first album, Bob Dylan, for Columbia Records.
March 29 » Arturo Frondizi, the president of Argentina, is overthrown in a military coup by Argentina's armed forces, ending an 11⁄2 day constitutional crisis.
July 30 » The Trans-Canada Highway, the longest national highway in the world, is officially opened.
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