WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 1962?

IN THE NEWS

The age of the hovercraft – sadly short lived – begins with the world’s first regular passenger service between Rhyl and Wallasey. As one technology emerges, another one fades, as the last Glasgow trams cease operations, leaving only Blackpool.

AT THE FLICKS

Elvis continues his world domination with Girls! Girls! Girls!, while the biggest film franchise in history kicks off with Dr No. Two very different war stories duke it out for top takings, with Lawrence of Arabia pipping The Longest Day when all the sums were added up.

IN THE CHARTS

The classic Beatles line-up of John, Paul, George and Ringo plays its first live gig in Port Sunlight. Down south, a group of young men play at London’s Marquee Club for the first time, supporting Long John Baldry. They call themselves the Rolling Stones and their R&B inspired sound harks back to American country blues