It happened on a… October 18

1st all-female spacewalk by NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir outside the International Space Station.

QB Tom Brady throws five second quarter touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans, an NFL record for touchdown passes in one quarter.

NHL Winnipeg Jets sold to Americans who plan to move them to Phoenix.

“Roseanne” TV comedy starring Roseanne Barr, John Goodman and Laurie Metcalf premieres in the US on ABC.

Two black athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, were suspended by the U.S. Olympic Committee for giving a “black power” salute during a ceremony in Mexico City.

Walt Disney’s “Jungle Book” film is released.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their first gig as a band.

“West Side Story”, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, starring Natalie Wood, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1962).

Texas Instruments Inc. announces the first transistor radio.

American gangster Al Capone convicted of tax evasion

British Broadcasting Company (BBC) founded, later called British Broadcasting Corporation.

Alaska Purchase: US takes formal possession of Alaska from Russia, having paid $7.2 million.