Historical Events
- The Beatles make their live television debut, appearing on Manchester's local "People And Places" program, performing ‘Some Other Guy’ and their new single ‘Love Me Do’
Famous Birthdays
- Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, French concert pianist (Beethoven International Piano Competition, 1986), born in Lannion, France
- Mike Judge, Ecuadorian born American cartoonist, born in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Famous Deaths
- (Henry) "Rubberlegs" Williams, American vaudeville dancer, and blues and jazz singer, dies at 55
- Natalia Goncharova, Russian avant-garde artist and painter, dies at 81
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About October 17, 1962
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 6 months and 10 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
