Historical Events
- British Labour party demands unilateral nuclear disarmament
- Eastern AL Electra turbo-prop crashed in Boston Harbor (61 die)
- KEYC TV channel 12 in Mankato, MN (CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Careca, Brazilian footballer
- Daniel Baldwin, American actor
Famous Deaths
- Alfred L. Kroeber, American anthropologist and author (Anthropologist looks at History), dies at 84
About October 5, 1960
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mr. Custer - Larry Verne
#1 Song: Tell Laura I Love Her - Ricky Valance
