Historical Events
Contract of Interest
Barbra Streisand signs her 1st recording contract (with Columbia)

Barbra Streisand
Contract of Interest
Brian Epstein signs a contract to manage Beatles through 1977

Brian Epstein
Event of Interest
James Meredith becomes the 1st black student at the University of Mississippi

James Meredith
Event of Interest
Johnny Carson hosts his 1st "The Tonight Show", Joan Crawford guests

Johnny Carson

Joan Crawford
- The Lucy Show premieres
- UN gives Netherlands control of New Guinea
- US National Radio Astronomy Obs gets a 300' (91m) radio telescope
- WEDH TV channel 24 in Hartford, CT (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Paul Walsh, English soccer forward (5 caps; Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Charlton), born in London, England
1962 Highlights
About October 1, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra