July 1962

Sunday 01:

1962 - Independence of Burundi.

Tuesday 03:

The Algerian War of Independence against the French ends

Thursday 05:

Algeria becomes independent from France.

Tuesday 10:

Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.

Wednesday 11:

First transatlantic satellite television transmission.

Tuesday 17:

Nuclear testing: The "Small Boy" test shot Little Feller I becomes the last atmospheric test detonation at the Nevada Test Site.

Sunday 22:

Mariner program: Mariner 1 spacecraft flies erratically several minutes after launch and has to be destroyed.

Monday 23:

Telstar relays the first live trans-Atlantic television signal.