1962 in Wales
This article is about the particular significance of the year 1962 to Wales and its people. Incumbents Archbishop of Wales – Edwin Morris, Bishop of Monmouth Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales – Trefin Events January–April – An outbreak of smallpox spreading from Cardiff infects 45 people and kills 19 in south Wales; 900,000 people in the region are vaccinated against the disease. 12 April – Nine miners are killed and nine injured in an accident at Tower Colliery, Hirwaun, Wales. 15 May – Emlyn Hooson wins the Montgomeryshire by-election brought about by the death of Clement Davies. In the run-up to the by-election, the "Elvis Rock" is painted with the graffiti "Elis" by supporters of Plaid Cymru candidate Islwyn Ffowc Elis. 20 July – The world's first regular passenger hovercraft service is introduced between Rhyl and Wallasey. 4 August – Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, the Welsh Language Society, is founded. September – Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen, the first Welsh-medium secondary school in south Wales, opens its doors. 19 September – Atlantic College opens its doors for the first time at St Donat's Castle, marking the birth of the pioneering United World College educational movement. 26 October – Richard Thomas