1962 in Northern Ireland
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1962 in Northern Ireland
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[edit] Events
- 31 May - The Northern Ireland general election again produces a large majority for the Ulster Unionist Party, winning 34 out of 51 seats, though the Nationalist Party gains two seats for a total of 9.
- August 21 - Former US President Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in Belfast on a four-day visit to Ireland.
[edit] Arts and literature
[edit] Sport
[edit] Football
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- Winners: Linfield
[edit] Births
- 23 January - Letitia Gwynne, television presenter and journalist.
- 28 May - Andy White, singer/songwriter.
- 6 July - Fearghal McKinney, television presenter and journalist.
- 19 July - Caitríona Ruane, Sinn Féin MLA.
- 7 December - Jeffrey Donaldson, Democratic Unionist Party MP for Lagan Valley.