Famous Birthdays
- Einar Örn [Benediktsson], Icelandic rock singer (The Sugarcubes; Ghostdigital), born in Reykjavík, Iceland
Famous Deaths
- Siegfried Salomon, Danish composer, dies at 77
1962 Highlights
About October 29, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: He's A Rebel - The Crystals
- #1 Song: Telstar - Tornados