Historical Events
- British ska-rock band The Police perform 1st US concert at CBGBs in NYC
- Paul Vanden Boeynants forms Belgium government
- US dollar devalued below Dutch Ÿ2
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Johns, American Idol (season 7) finalist
- Paul Wilson, Scottish bass player (Snow Patrol), born in Kinlochleven, Scotland
- Virender Sehwag, Indian cricketer (Wisden Leading World Cricketer 2008), born in Delhi, India
Famous Weddings
Ben Bradlee
Journalist Ben Bradlee (57) weds fellow journalist Sally Quinn (37)
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About October 20, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 8 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
