Timeline November 1962

Events in November 1962 6

• 1885 – 1962 Niels Bohr (1885-1962) Died 18 November 1962, aged 77 Niels Bohr, the Danish physicist who won the 1922 Nobel Prize for his contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, died on November 18, 1962. He was a central figure in the development of modern physics and later advocated for peaceful uses of nuclear energy. His institute in Copenhagen trained generations of leading physicists.
• 1885 – 1962 Niels Bohr Atomic Scientist Nobel laureate whose model of the atom provided the foundation for modern quantum physics.
• 1962 Sino-Indian War Border conflict between China and India in the Himalayas China and India fought a month-long war over disputed Himalayan border territories starting October 20, 1962. Chinese forces advanced into Indian-claimed territory before declaring a unilateral ceasefire on November 21. The war damaged India's international standing and prompted a major expansion of its military.
• 1962 Olivia Dahl dies of measles encephalitis Aged seven Dahl was left, in his words, limp with despair, and became a lifelong campaigner for immunisation.
• 1962 The Drifters release Up on the Roof Goffin and King Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King.
• 1962 The Miracles release You've Really Got a Hold on Me Covered by the Beatles A top-ten hit, soon covered by the Beatles.