Historical Events
- "Match Game" debuts on NBC with host Gene Rayburn
- American Basketball League announces suspension of operation
- Dutch leave New Guinea
- Katanga becomes part of Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ohio ends suit against Reds when they agree to stay in Cin for 10 yrs
Famous Birthdays
- Don Diamont, American actor (Brad-Young & Restless), born in New York City
- Heather McCartney, American-British potter and artist, born in Tucson, Arizona
Jennifer Higdon (61 years old)
American classical music composer (2010 Pulitzer; 3 Grammy Awards) and educator (Curtis Institute of Music, 1994 - 2021), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Tyrone Corbin, American basketball forward (Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks) and coach (Utah Jazz 2011-14), born in Columbia, South Carolina
About December 31, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Telstar - The Tornadoes
#1 Song: The Next Time/Bachelor Boy - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
