Historical Events
- Charles Van Doren confesses during a congressional investigation that TV quiz show "Twenty-One" was fixed
- Musical "Girls against the Boys" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 16 performances
- The first section of the M1 motorway, the first inter-urban motorway in the United Kingdom, is opened between the present junctions 5 and 18, along with the M10 motorway and M45 motorway
Famous Birthdays
- Mark May, American College Football Hall of Fame guard and broadcaster (Super Bowl 1982, 87; Washington Redskins), born in Oneonta, NY
- Peter Mullan, Scottish actor and filmmaker (The Magdalene Sisters), born in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Saïd Aouita, Moroccan athlete (Olympic gold 5,000m 1984), born in Kenitra, Morocco
About November 2, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
#1 Song: Travellin' Light - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
