Historical Events
The Jetsons
ABC's 1st color TV series "The Jetsons" premieres, created by Hanna-Barbera and Joseph Barbera
- LA Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills breaks Ty Cobb's 1915 MLB steals record, recording #97 on his way to 104
Event of Interest
Martin Walser's "Esche und Angora" premieres in Berlin
- NY's Philharmonic Hall (since renamed Avery Fisher Hall) opens as 1st unit of Lincoln Center for Performing Arts
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Warren Pierce, Cherry Hill NJ, hurdler
- John Harbaugh, American NFL coach (Super Bowl 2012, Baltimore Ravens 2008-20), born in Toledo, Ohio
About September 23, 1962
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Sherry - The 4 Seasons
- #1 Song: She's Not You - Elvis Presley