Historical Events
World Series
LA Dodgers' Sandy Koufax strikes out World Series record 15 NY Yankees in Game 1 of the Baseball World Series at Yankee Stadium; Dodgers win, 5-2 and sweep series, 4-0
Event of Interest
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer condemns western grain shipments to USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Keith Bradshaw, Australian cricket administrator (Secretary & Chief Executive Marylebone Cricket Club; CEO South Australian Cricket), born in Hobart, Australia (d. 2021)
Maria Ressa (60 years old)
Filipino-American journalist (co-founder of Rappler, 2021 Nobel Peace Prize), born in Manila, Philippines
Born in 1963
Famous Deaths
- Herb Joesting, College Football Hall of Fame halfback/fullback (Uni of Minnesota; Chicago Bears), dies from heart failure at 58
About October 2, 1963
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 60 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton
#1 Song: She Loves You - The Beatles
