Historical Events
- 1st Islander 0-0 tie-Kings at Nassau-25th time shutout-Resch's 15th
World Series
Baseball World Series: Reggie Jackson hits 3 consecutive HRs tying Babe Ruth's WS record; NY Yankees beat LA Dodgers, 8-4 to clinch, 4-2 series win; MVP: Yankees outfielder Reggie Jackson
- NY Yankees win their 21st World Championship, 4 games
- West German commandos liberate Boeing 737 with 86 hostages at Mogadishu
- Yanks beat Dodgers 8-4 for 21st world championship, 1st in 15 years
Famous Birthdays
- Chris McKenna, American actor (Joey-One Live to Live), born in Queens, New York
- David Vuillemin, French professional Motocross Rider, born in Berre-l'Étang, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
- Ryan Nelsen, New Zealand footballer
- Simon Rix, British rock bassist (Kaiser Chiefs - "Ruby"), born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Famous Deaths
Andreas Baader (1943-1977)
German left-wing militant and leader of the Red Army Faction, commits suicide along with other RAF leaders at 34
- Gudrun Ensslin, German terrorist and founder of the Red Army Faction, commits suicide along with other RAF leaders at 37
- Hanns Martin Schleyer, German industrialist, murdered by leftist kidnappers at 64
- Jan-Carl Raspe (b. 1944)
- Kristian Hauger, Norwegian jazz pianist, orchestra leader and songwriter ("Charleston i Grukkedalen"), dies at 71
- Rolph Grant, West Indian cricketer (West Indian captain on 1939 England tour), dies at 67
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About October 18, 1977
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
#1 Song: Silver Lady - David Soul
