What happened on October 12, 1962?

Headlines from October 12, 1962

• ⛪ Pope Opens Council – Pope John XXIII opens the Ecumenical Council in St. Peter's, calling for Christian unity with 2,700 prelates in attendance.
• 📈 Macy's Record Earnings – Macy's reports record sales and profits, achieving the highest levels in its history, with earnings of $4.25 per share.
• 🔬 Universal Genetic Code – A session at Western Reserve reveals that all living things share the same genetic code for heredity transfers.
• 🌍 U.S. Racial Action Praised – Guinea leaders commend the U.S. for its handling of the Mississippi crisis, noting a favorable impression in Africa.
• 📊 Market Declines Reported – Stock market experiences a decline amid cautious trading, with significant blocks traded and new lows reported.
• 🎭 Philharmonic Concert – The Philharmonic presents Shostakovich's rarely performed Seventh Symphony, which is well-received by the audience.
• 🏌️ Canada Leads Golf – Canada leads the U.S. by six shots in the World Amateur Golf Championship, with strong performances from its players.
• 📖 Bible Translation Change – Scholars announce a new translation of the Bible, indicating Moses crossed a marsh instead of the Red Sea.
• 🏗️ Housing Boom Insights – A report indicates that apartments account for a third of new dwellings, highlighting a significant housing boom.
• 🤝 Labor Chief's Praise – Labor Chief Van Arsdale praises Governor Rockefeller for his support of unions and commitment to salaries.