Dates by Year
Historical Events
Streisand's 1st Recording Contract
American singerBarbra Streisand signs her first recording contract with Columbia
Epstein Signs with The Beatles
Brian Epstein signs a revised contract to manage The Beatles through 1977
James Meredith Enrols
James Meredith enrolls at the University of Mississippi, becoming its first Black student, guarded by hundreds of federal troops after the Ole Miss riot
The Tonight Show
Johnny Carson hosts his first "The Tonight Show" on NBC; guests include Rudy Vallée,Tony Bennett,Mel Brooks, andJoan Crawford
The Lucy Show
Sitcom "The Lucy Show," the follow-up to "I Love Lucy" and starringLucille Ball, premieres on CBS
- UN gives Netherlands control of New Guinea
- US National Radio Astronomy Observatory installs a 300 ft (91 m) radio telescope in Green Bank, West Virginia
- WEDH TV channel 24 in Hartford, Connecticut (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Esai Morales, American actor (Bad Boys; La Bamba; NYPD Blue), born in Brooklyn, NYC
- Paul Walsh, English soccer forward (5 caps; Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Charlton), born in London, England
- Peter Richard Conte, American organist (Wanamaker Grand Court, 1989-), born in Long Island, New York[1]
About October 1, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation:Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac:Tiger
Star Sign:Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sherry -The 4 Seasons
#1 Song: Telstar -Tornados
