The following lists events that happened during 1962 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Incumbents Position Incumbent Grand Duke Charlotte Prime Minister Pierre Werner Deputy Prime Minister Eugène Schaus President of the Chamber of Deputies Joseph Bech President of the Council of State Félix Welter Mayor of Luxembourg City Émile Hamilius

Events

18 March – Luxembourg City hosts the Eurovision Song Contest 1962 after Jean-Claude Pascal's victory the previous year. Representing Luxembourg, Camillo Felgen finishes third with the song Petit bonhomme. 2 June – A law is passed encouraging foreign direct investment in Luxembourg by giving the government the power to grant tax breaks for foreign firms making capital investment.Thewes (2011), p. 155

Births 15 April – Romain Schneider, politician 13 September – Michel Wolter, politician 21 December – Georges Christen, strongman

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