Året var 1962

This documentary highlights notable occurrences from 1962, including Anita Lindblom's performance of Sånt är livet on television and the Swedish national ice hockey team's gold medal win in Colorado. It also covers the fierce competition in Argentina's Gran Premio, where Ursula Wirth and Ewy Rosqvist made history.

The film delves into the geopolitical tensions of the time, particularly the Cuban Missile Crisis, which brought the USA and the Soviet Union close to conflict. Additionally, personal anecdotes are shared, such as Leif Erik Nygårds capturing a photograph of Marilyn Monroe shortly before her passing and Bobby Fischer's chess triumph in Stockholm.

Året var 1962 is part of the Året var... collection produced by SVT, making it a significant entry for those interested in historical documentaries and Swedish culture.