1962 in Iran

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Last updated October 13, 2025

The following lists events that happened during 1962 in Iran.

Incumbents

Shah: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Prime Minister: Ali Amini (until July 19), Asadollah Alam (starting July 19)

Events

1 September – the 7.1 M_L  Buin Zahra earthquake shook northern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), killing at least 12,225 and injuring 2,776.

Births

5 September – Masoumeh Abad, writer, university professor, politician and activist
14 September – Zahra Dowlatabadi.
19 December – Kamshad Kooshan.

References

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1962 in Iran

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Incumbents

Events

Births

References