Historical Events
Nobel Prize
James Watson (US), Francis Crick (UK) and Maurice Wilkins (UK) win the Nobel Prize for Medicine for their work in determining the structure of DNA [1]
Meeting of Interest
JFK meets Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrei Gromyko
Let's Dance
Tony Sheridan & Beat Brothers record "Let's Dance"
- US launches Ranger 5 for lunar impact; misses Moon
- US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
Famous Birthdays
- Jody Rosenthal, American golfer (du Maurier Classic 1987), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Vincent Spano, actor (Alphabet City, Maria's Lovers), born in Brooklyn, New York
About October 18, 1962
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monster Mash - Bobby "Boris" Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers
#1 Song: Telstar - Tornados
