Historical Events
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Devon Gummersall, American actor (Relativity; My So Called Life - "Brian'), born in Durango, Colorado
- Takeshi Morishima, Japanese professional wrestler, born in Edogawa, Japan
- Wes Moore, American politician (1st black governor of Maryland 2023-), born in Takoma Park, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- W. Eugene Smith, American photojournalist (Saipan, Walk to Paradise Garden), dies of a stroke at 59
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About October 15, 1978
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 13 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
