Timeline April 1962

Events in April 1962 4

• 1886 – 1962 Michael Curtiz (1886-1962) Died 10 April 1962, aged 75 Hungarian-American film director Michael Curtiz, best known for directing "Casablanca," died on April 10, 1962. Over his career he directed more than 170 films across numerous genres. "Casablanca" won the Academy Award for Best Picture and is regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.
• 1962 Jet Harris leaves, Brian "Licorice" Locking joins April 1962 Jet Harris left the band in April 1962 to pursue a solo career (and the duo with Tony Meehan). Bassist Brian "Licorice" Locking joined as his replacement.
• 1962 Ray Charles releases Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Crossing the colour line A Black star sings country — number one for 14 weeks.
• 1962 Seattle World's Fair opens Century 21 Exposition debuts the Space Needle The Century 21 Exposition opened in Seattle on April 21, 1962, showcasing space-age technology and the newly built Space Needle. Over nine million visitors attended before it closed in October. The fair left behind landmarks including the Space Needle and the Pacific Science Center.