Historical Events
- Byron R. White appointed to the US Supreme Court
- WLOX TV channel 13 in Biloxi-Gulfport, MS (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Philip Blackburn, British-American composer (Ghostly Psalms), sound artist, musicologist (Harry Partch), and record executive (Innova), born in Cambridge, England
- Susan DeMattei, American cyclist (Olympic bronze 1996), born in San Francisco, California
About October 15, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monster Mash - Bobby "Boris" Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers
#1 Song: Telstar - Tornados
