Historical Events
52nd Street
"52nd Street" 6th studio album by Billy Joel is released (Grammy Award Album of the Year 1979)
- Graig Nettles at 3rd makes many spectacular plays in WS game 3 as Guidry beats Dodgers, after trailing 2 games to 0 Yanks win next 4
- Swaziland's new constitution promulgated bans political parties
- Tiros N, US's 1st third generation weather satellite, is launched
Radio History
US President Jimmy Carter answers callers' questions on National Public Radio
Famous Birthdays
- Jermaine O'Neal, American basketball forward (6 × NBA All-Star 2002–07; NBA Most Improved Player 2002 Indiana Pacers; Portland Trailblazers), born in Columbia, South Carolina
Famous Weddings
James Earl Ray
James Earl Ray, assassin of Martin Luther King weds Anna Sandhu
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About October 13, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 15 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
