Historical Events
- 110th member of UN admitted (Uganda)
- 1st Belgian nuclear reactor begins operation
Nobel Prize in Literature
American author John Steinbeck awarded Nobel Prize for Literature
I Am Prepared to Wait
US Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson demands USSR UN rep Valerian Zorin answer regarding Cuban missile bases saying "I am prepared to wait for my answer until hell freezes over"
Famous Birthdays
- Darlene Vogel, American actress (Pacific Blue), born in Modesto, California
- MC Sha-Rock [Sharon Green], American rapper (Funky 4 + 1), born in Wilmington, North Carolina
- Nick Hancock, British television presenter (They Think It's All Over), born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
About October 25, 1962
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monster Mash - Bobby "Boris" Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers
#1 Song: Telstar - Tornados
