Historical Events
- Battles to decide Algeria-Morocco boundary kills 130
- NASA civilian test pilot John B McKay takes X-15 to 39,200 m
- Uganda becomes independent from the United Kingdom
Famous Birthdays
- Jorge Burruchaga, Argentine soccer attacking midfielder and manager (57 caps; Independiente, Nantes), born in Gualeguay, Argentina
Famous Weddings
Edith Piaf
French singer Édith Piaf (46) marries French Greek actor Théo Sarapo (26)
Famous Deaths
- Lulu McConnell, American vaudeville, radio, and television comedienne (It Pays To Be Ignorant), dies at 80
About October 9, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sherry - The 4 Seasons
#1 Song: Telstar - Tornados
