Historical Events
- "Ben Casey" premieres on NBC-TV
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
- WETA TV channel 26 in Washington, D.C. (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WHRO TV channel 15 in Hampton-Norfolk, VA (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Robbie Nevil, American pop singer-songwriter and producer (A Place Like This), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Reggie Spooner, English cricket batsman (10 Tests; dual cricket/rugby union international), dies at 80
1961 Highlights
About October 2, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
