What happened on Monday October 01, 1962?

Here's what happened on October 01, 1962:

• James Meredith Desegregates University of Mississippi James Meredith courageously became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi, directly challenging the racist segregation policies of the time. His enrollment was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, symbolizing the fight against institutional racism in higher education.
• Johnny Carson Begins Iconic Tonight Show Run Johnny Carson began his historic 30-year tenure as host of The Tonight Show on NBC, becoming a defining figure in late-night television entertainment and influencing generations of comedians and talk show hosts.
• Brian Epstein Signs Long-Term Beatles Management Contract Brian Epstein signed a contract to manage The Beatles through 1977, a pivotal moment in the band's early career that would help shape their global success.
• Barbra Streisand Signs First Recording Contract Barbra Streisand signed her inaugural recording contract with Columbia Records, marking the beginning of her legendary music career that would span decades and establish her as an iconic performer.
• The Lucy Show Premieres The Lucy Show, starring comedic legend Lucille Ball, premiered on CBS, continuing her groundbreaking television comedy legacy following the success of I Love Lucy.
• US National Radio Astronomy Observatory Expands Research Capabilities The US National Radio Astronomy Observatory installed a massive 300-foot radio telescope in Green Bank, West Virginia, significantly advancing astronomical research and our understanding of the universe.
• UN Resolves New Guinea Territorial Control The United Nations made a significant diplomatic decision by granting the Netherlands control of New Guinea, reflecting the complex geopolitical negotiations of the decolonization era.
• San Francisco Defeats Dodgers in NL Playoff In the first game of a best-of-3 National League playoff, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-0, showcasing their baseball prowess.
• WEDH TV Channel Begins Broadcasting WEDH TV channel 24, a PBS station in Hartford, Connecticut, began its broadcasting, expanding public television access in the region.

Events in 1962

October 01, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 01, 1962

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 1962

October 01, 1962 was a Monday and it was the 274th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1962 can also be written as 10/1/1962 in the US and as 1/10/1962 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1962 in October 1962 calendar

Famous people born on October 01, 1962:

• Hakeem Kae-Kazim

  Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in international films and TV series, including appearances in major Hollywood productions.

• Esai Morales

  Acclaimed Latin American actor who broke through Hollywood barriers, known for critically acclaimed roles in films like 'My Family' and...

• Juana Molina

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on October 1st

Famous people died on October 01, 1962:

• Ludwig Bemelmans
• Raoul Nordling

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on October 1st

October 01, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
2. Bobby (Boris) Pickett - Monster Mash
3. Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose
4. Chris Montez - Let's Dance
5. Booker T. & The M.G.s - Green Onions

October 01, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1962 was Telstar by The Tornados, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. The Tornados - Telstar
2. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion
3. Tommy Roe - Sheila
4. Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September
5. Elvis Presley - She's Not You

October 01, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1962 was Sherry by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Sherry
2. Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
3. Brook Benton - Lie To Me
4. The Contours - Do You Love Me
5. Bobby Bland - Stormy Monday Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 01, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 01, 1962 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 01, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:17 am and setting at 08:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1962

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Someone born on October 01, 1962 is:

62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 3 days old,

or 3270 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22892 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 01, 1962?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 01, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 01, 1962.

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