Historical Events
Nobel Prize in Medicine
James Watson (US), Francis Crick (UK) and Maurice Wilkins (UK) win the Nobel Prize for Medicine for their work in determining the structure of DNA [1]
Let's Dance
Tony Sheridan & Beat Brothers (later known as The Beatles) record "Let's Dance" in Hamburg, Germany
- US launches Ranger 5 for lunar impact; misses moon
- US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Atoll in the North Pacific Ocean
Meeting of Interest
US President John F. Kennedy meets Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrei Gromyko
Famous Birthdays
- Jody Rosenthal, American golfer (du Maurier Classic 1987), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Vincent Spano, American actor (Baby, It's You; Alphabet City; Maria's Lovers), born in Brooklyn, New York
About October 18, 1962
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 6 months and 8 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
