The #1 song in the UK on October 24, 1962

Telstar By The Tornados

Other #1 songs on October 24, 1962

#1 Hit Song

Monster Mash
Bobby 'Boris' Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers

#1 R&B Song

Green Onions
Booker T. & the M.G.'s

#1 Country Song

Mama Sang a Song
Bill Anderson

Notable October 24 birthdays in the 1960s

Emma Donoghue

Born October 24, 1969
Mark Walton

Born October 24, 1968
Zahn McClarnon

Born October 24, 1966
Paul Bonwick

Born October 24, 1964
Mark Grant

Born October 24, 1963
Mary Bono

Born October 24, 1961