October 22nd, 1962, was a Monday. It was day 295 of 1962. The decade was the Swinging Sixties.
60 years, 5 months and 7 days have passed since October 22nd, 1962.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.
Notable events that occurred on October 22nd, 1962.
People who were born on this exact date.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 22nd, 1962.
A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date.
The top "Box Office" movie on this date was the film "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm".
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is October 22nd, 1962, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have started to become much cooler and the evenings are beginning to get darker.
Fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways and sidewalks and there's a fresh earthy scent in the ear. Halloween of 1962 is quickly approaching. In America, the song Monster Mash by Bobby Boris Pickett & The Crypt Kickers is on top of the singles charts.
Over in the UK, Telstar by The Tornados is the number one hit song. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is currently the President of the United States, and the movie The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, Harold Macmillan is the current Prime Minister.
In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1950s are still popular. Women are wearing tailored skirts, short boxy jackets and shift dresses. Trousers are also becoming popular amongst women. Meanwhile, men are wearing polo shirts, argyle socks, sweater vests, loafers and harrington jackets. Because it's 1962, radio stations are playing hit songs from music artists such as Ray Charles, The Four Seasons, Elvis Presley, Chubby Checker, Bobby Vinton and Shelley Fabares. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Robert Frost, Ernie Davis and John F. Kennedy would all be still alive.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "What's My Line?", "Bonanza", "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Route 66". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Heckle and Jeckle", "Captain Pugwash", "The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole" and "The Flintstones". Popular toys at the moment include the likes of the Frisbee, Fisher Price Little People, Troll doll and Tammy (doll).
These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on October 22nd, 1962.
The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred during this period when Soviet cruise missiles were deployed in Cuba. This led to a 13 day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. During the crisis, there were growing concerns that it could escalate into a global nuclear war.
During this time, an unknown serial killer was murdering single women in the Boston area. The press nicknamed him the "Boston Strangler" and the "Phantom Fiend" due to his ability to get into women's apartments without any signs of forced entry. Between June of 1962 and January of 1964, 13 women were murdered. Later, the crimes were attributed to a criminal called Albert DeSalvo.
During this period, the fast food industry was growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. As a result, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.
In 1962, the best NBA players were Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Bob Pettit, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West.
In 1962, the best soccer players were Pelé, Josef Masopust, Eusébio, Karl-Heinz Schnellinger, Dragoslav Šekularac, Jef Jurion, Gianni Rivera, Jimmy Greaves, John Charles, Milan Galić and János Göröcs.
"Lawrence of Arabia" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1962.
"What Kind of Fool Am I?" by Sammy Davis Jr. would go on to win a Grammy for 1962's Song of the Year.
The Billboard Charts in 1962 were dominated by the likes of Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler, Bruce Channel, The Shirelles, The Four Seasons, Ray Charles and Mr. Acker Bilk.
Movies released in 1962 included Lawrence of Arabia, The Longest Day, In Search of the Castaways, That Touch of Mink, Cape Fear, The Music Man, Mutiny on the Bounty, To Kill a Mockingbird, Hatari!, Gypsy, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? and Bon Voyage!
Pope John XXIII was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1962. During the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, he volunteered as a mediator between the two sides.
During this time, the United States was slowly escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War. In May of 1961, President John F. Kennedy ordered helicopters and 400 Green Berets into South Vietnam. Covert operations against the communist forces in the north were also authorized. By 1963, the number of US military personnel in the country had grown to 10,000.
During the first half of the 1960s, rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did begin to appear at the end of 1963, they were relatively uncommon.
During the 1950s and early 1960s, a popular youth subculture called "greasers" emerged. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
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Television shows that people were watching in October, 1962.
Steptoe and Son
British sitcom starring Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell.
Hazel
Sitcom about a live-in maid called Hazel Burke.
Route 66
Adventure crime drama.
The Andy Griffith Show
Comedy TV series about a sheriff in Mayberry, North Carolina.
Danger Man
British television series about a secret agent working for NATO.
The Untouchables
American crime drama.
The Twilight Zone
TV series about disturbing or unusual events.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
American sitcom about a teenager who strives for beautiful women, fancy cars and money.
Bonanza
American Western series.
Rawhide
American western series starring Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood.
77 Sunset Strip
Private detective drama series.
Perry Mason
Legal drama series.
Wagon Train
American western series.
Have Gun - Will Travel
American western series.
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.
The Danny Thomas Show
American sitcom about a successful nightclub singer.
The Jack Benny Program
25-minute-long situation comedy series that broadcast on CBS.
What's My Line?
Panel game show.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
1962 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick Wildcat, the Ford Cortina, the Mitsubishi Colt, the Pontiac LeMans, the Dodge Custom 880 and the Plymouth Fury (3rd generation).
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1962.
The Jetsons
Top Cat
Davey and Goliath
Mister Ed
The Dick Tracy Show
King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Flintstones
My Three Sons
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
Dennis the Menace
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Noggin the Nog
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
The Rifleman
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
Leave It to Beaver
Captain Pugwash
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1962.
Tammy (doll)
Chatter Telephone
Rock-a-Stack
Ken (doll)
Etch A Sketch
Astrobase
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Playpal dolls
Crater Critters
Fisher Price Little People
The Hula Hoop
Metal House robots
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1962.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 22nd, 1968, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 22nd.
Actor.
Born on October 22nd, 1938
He turned 24 on this day in 1962.
Soccer manager.
Born on October 22nd, 1949
He turned 13 on this day in 1962.
Actor.
Born on October 22nd, 1952
He turned 10 on this day in 1962.
NBA player. Deceased
Born on October 22nd, 1964
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.
Singer.
Born on October 22nd, 1968
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.
Blogger.
Born on October 22nd, 1984
She was born exactly 22 years after this date.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on October 22nd, 1962.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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