Historical Events
The Manchurian Candidate
"The Manchurian Candidate", directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey, is released
Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis: Soviet ships approach but stop short of the US blockade of Cuba
Famous Birthdays
- Giovanni Sollima, Italian classical and cross-over cellist, and composer (Silk Road Ensemble; Patti Smith), born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy
- Jay Novacek, American NFL tight end (Dallas Cowboys), born in Martin, South Dakota
About October 24, 1962
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monster Mash - Bobby "Boris" Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers
#1 Song: Telstar - Tornados
