Historical Events
- Aristides Royo elected president of Panama
- Belgium government of Tindemans resigns
52nd Street
Columbia Records releases "52nd Street", singer-songwriter Billy Joel's sixth studio album; it becomes his 1st chart-topper, and wins 3 Grammy Awards
Baseball Record
Dodgers Bob Welch dramatically strikes out Reggie Jackson in 9th
Famous Birthdays
- Kali, Angolan soccer defender (73 caps), born in Luanda, Angola
About October 11, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss You All Over - Exile
#1 Song: Summer Nights - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
