What Happened on October 1, 1962

Historical Events

Contract of Interest

Barbra Streisand signs her 1st recording contract (with Columbia)

Singer-Songwriter and Actress Barbra Streisand — Singer-Songwriter and Actress
Barbra Streisand

Contract of Interest

Brian Epstein signs a contract to manage Beatles through 1977

Music Entrepreneur and Beatles Manager Brian Epstein — Music Entrepreneur and Beatles Manager
Brian Epstein

Event of Interest

James Meredith becomes the 1st black student at the University of Mississippi

Civil Rights Activist James Meredith — Civil Rights Activist
James Meredith

Event of Interest

Johnny Carson hosts his 1st "The Tonight Show", Joan Crawford guests

Comedian and TV Host Johnny Carson — Comedian and TV Host
Johnny Carson

Actress Joan Crawford — Actress
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

What Happened in 1962