Historical Events
- "The Lucy Show" premieres on CBS
Contract of Interest
American singer Barbra Streisand signs her 1st recording contract (with Columbia)
Contract of Interest
Brian Epstein signs a contract to manage The Beatles through 1977
Event of Interest
James Meredith becomes the 1st black student at the University of Mississippi
- James Meredith enrolls for classes at University of Mississippi, desegregating the college
The Tonight Show
Johnny Carson hosts his 1st "The Tonight Show" on NBC; guests include Rudy Vallée, Tony Bennett, Mel Brooks and Joan Crawford
- UN gives Netherlands control of New Guinea
- US National Radio Astronomy Observatory installs a 300' (91m) 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
About October 1, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 6 months and 23 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
