Timeline June 1962

Events in June 1962 7

• 1928 – 1962 Yves Klein (1928-1962) Died 6 June 1962, aged 34 French artist Yves Klein, known for his monochrome paintings using a shade he patented as International Klein Blue, died of a heart attack on June 6, 1962. He was a key figure in the transition from earlier avant-garde movements to Pop Art and conceptual art. His work "Leap into the Void" remains one of the most iconic images in modern art.
• 1962 1962 FIFA World Cup The Battle of Santiago Brazil defended their title despite an early injury to Pelé. Winner: Brazil.
• 1962 French Open 1962 Men: Rod Laver · Women: Margaret Smith Laver won Roland Garros on his way to the calendar Grand Slam.
• 1962 Adolf Eichmann is executed Holocaust organizer hanged in Israel after landmark trial Adolf Eichmann, a chief architect of the Holocaust's logistics, was executed by hanging in Ramla, Israel on June 1, 1962. He had been captured by Israeli agents in Argentina in 1960 and convicted after a widely publicized trial. It remains the only civil execution ever carried out in Israel.
• 1962 EMI audition with George Martin Signed to Parlophone, June 6, 1962 The Beatles auditioned at EMI's Abbey Road Studios on June 6, 1962, for producer George Martin. Martin was unimpressed with drummer Pete Best and signed them to Parlophone. Best was replaced by Ringo Starr in August 1962.
• 1962 – present Viola Amherd Current President The current President of the Swiss Confederation for the year 2024.
• 1962 – present Clyde Drexler Clyde the Glide High-flying guard and member of the 1992 Dream Team.