Historical Events
- Ballon d'Or: Dukler Prague midfielder Josef Masopust wins award for best European football player; beats Benfica striker Eusébio and FC Köln defender Karl-Heinz Schnellinger
Shostakovich's 13th Symphony
Dmitri Shostakovich's 13th Symphony premieres in Moscow
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
- WAIQ TV channel 26 in Montgomery, AL (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Renaldo Lapuz, Filipino-American singer, born in Manila, Philippines
Famous Weddings
Little Eva
Pop singer Little Eva (19) weds James Harris
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About December 18, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Telstar - The Tornadoes
#1 Song: Return To Sender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
