Considering the fact that the 1960s were not all that long ago, things have changed a lot throughout the decades. It's good to take a look at life in the past, and to see what was happening back then. In just a handful of decades everything from a change in trends to fashion to music to films and just about everything else has occurred. Things are different now.

The 1960s were memorable and revolutionary, overall. People were becoming more obscure and daring in their actives and fashion, and music was changing. In 1962 the media was seeing a rise in boy bands and iconic artists. The first Wal-Mart and Kmarts opened, and so many more notable events happened. 1962 is a year to be remembered.

So, here we have collected 25 images from 1962 that encapsulates the vibe and overall message the year and the decade was trying to send. Enjoy interesting dive into what the world, society, and the media looked like back in 1962.