Historical Events
The Dick Van Dyke Show
"The Dick Van Dyke Show" created by Carl Reiner, starring Dick van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore premieres on CBS-TV
- KMED (now KTVL) TV channel 10 in Medford, OR (CBS) begins broadcasting
Sail Away
Noël Coward's musical "Sail Away", starring Elaine Stritch, opens at Broadhurst Theater, NYC; runs for 167 performances
- TV sitcom "Mr Ed" premieres on CBS
Famous Birthdays
- Robbie Jaymes, British rock keyboardist (Modern Romance), born in London
About October 3, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles and his Orchestra
#1 Song: Kon-Tiki - The Shadows
