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EMI signs British punk rock band "Sex Pistols"
Famous Birthdays
- Galo Blanco, Spanish tennis player, born in Oviedo, Spain
- Mohammad Hussain, Pakistani cricket all-rounder (2 Tests, 3 wickets; 14 ODIs, 13 wickets; Lahore), born in Lahore, Pakistan (d. 2022)
About October 8, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
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#1 Song: A Fifth Of Beethoven - Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band
#1 Song: Dancing Queen - Abba
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