Historical Events
- Louis LaRusso II's stage drama "Lampost Reunion", starring Danny Aiello, opens at the Little Theatre, NYC: runs for 77 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Brynjar Gunnarsson, Icelandic footballer
- Jacques Kallis, South African cricket all-rounder, captain (166 Tests, 13,289 runs @ 55.37, 45x100, HS 224, 292 wickets; Western Province, Middlesex CCC, Glamorgan CCC, Kolkata Knight Riders), born in Cape Town, South Africa
- Jamila Wideman, WNBA guard (LA Sparks)
- Kellie Martin, Riverside CA, actress (Life Goes On, Cristy)
About October 16, 1975
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Blood - Neil Sedaka
#1 Song: Hold Me Close - David Essex
