Date in year · 1962 · The 1960s
On October 20, 1962, china launches simultaneous offensives in Ladakh and across the McMahon Line, igniting the Sino-Indian War. The year's #1 song was "Stranger on the Shore" by Acker Bilk. Jeff Dunham, Sanjaasürengiin Zorig, Jeff Minter would arrive in the same year.
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Featured · October 20, 1962
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. 4 billion, representing 17% of the world's population. 6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), making it the third-largest country by area.
Around 1962
1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1962nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 962nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 62nd year of the 20th century, and the 3rd year of the 1960s decade.
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Country in East Asia
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. 4 billion, representing 17% of the world's population. 6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), making it the third-largest country by area.
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