Historical Events
United Nations Speech
Adlai Stevenson speaks at the United Nations about the Cuba crisis

Adlai Stevenson II
- USAF Major Robert A Rushworth takes X-15 to 40,800m
- WCIV TV channel 4 in Charleston, South Carolina (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Beatie Edney, actress (Diary of a Mad Old Man), born in London, England
- Christo van Rensburg, South African tennis player, born in Uitenhage, South Africa
- Daria Scagliola, Italian/Dutch photographer (vuurtorenpostzegels)
- Doug Flutie, American College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Heisman Trophy 1984, Boston College; Grey Cup MVP 1992, 96, 97; Pro Bowl 1998, Buffalo Bills), born in Manchester, Maryland
- Mike Tomczak, NFL quarterback (Pittsburgh Steelers)
1962 Highlights
About October 23, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio