Historical Events
- Algeria admitted as 109th member of UN
- North Korea reports 100% election turnout, miraculously 100% vote for the Workers' Party
- Spiegel scandal: Der Spiegel publishes article "Bedingt abwehrbereit" ("Conditionally prepared for defense") about NATO manoeuver called "Fallex 62", uncovering sorry state of West German army. Magazine soon accused of treason.
Famous Birthdays
- Bruno Thiry, Belgian rally driver, born in St. Vith, Belgium
- Michael Abels, American Pulitzer Prize-winning composer (Omar; Us), born in Phoenix, Arizona
About October 8, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sherry - The 4 Seasons
#1 Song: Telstar - Tornados
