Historical Events
- 1st appearance of a Gabor sister on Merv Griffin Show
Second Vatican Council
Second Vatican Council (21st ecumenical) convened by Pope John XXIII
Famous Birthdays
- Joan Cusack, American actress (Working Girl; SNL (1985-86); Addams Family Values), born in Evanston Illinois
- Leslie Landon, American actress (Etta Plum-Little House on Prairie), born in Los Angeles, California
- Martin Bayless, American NFL safety (KC Chiefs), born in Dayton, Ohio
- Nicola Bryant, English actress (Doctor Who-Peri Brown), born in Guildford, Surrey, England
- Phil Newport, English cricketer (England pace bowler in 3 Tests 1988-91), born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Famous Deaths
- Erich Tschermak von Seysenegg, Austrian botanist who was one of three scientists (also Hugo de Vries and Carl Correns) who independently rediscovered Gregor Mendel's work on the laws of genetics, dies at 90
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About October 11, 1962
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 6 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
