Historical Events
United Nations Speech
Adlai Stevenson speaks at the United Nations about the Cuba crisis
- USAF Major Robert A Rushworth takes X-15 to 40,800m
- WCIV TV channel 4 in Charleston, South Carolina (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Beatie Edney, English actress (Diary of a Mad Old Man), born in London, England
- Christo van Rensburg, South African tennis player (Australian Open doubles 1985), born in Uitenhage, South Africa
- Daria Scagliola, Italian-Dutch photographer (vuurtorenpostzegels)
Doug Flutie (61 years old)
American College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Heisman Trophy 1984, Boston College; Grey Cup MVP 1992, 96, 97; Pro Bowl 1998, Buffalo Bills), born in Manchester, Maryland
- Mike Tomczak, *American NFL quarterback (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Calumet City, Illinois
About October 23, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monster Mash - Bobby "Boris" Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers
#1 Song: Telstar - Tornados
