What Happened on September 23, 1962

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

  • US #1 Song: Sherry - The 4 Seasons
  • UK #1 Song: She's Not You - Elvis Presley