Historical Events
- Australian civilian pilot Frederick Valentich vanishes in a Cessna 182 over the Bass Strait south of Melbourne, after reporting contact with an unidentified aircraft.
Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy López Bellido, Peruvian classical composer (Synesthésie; Warped Symmetry; Aurora), born in Lima, Peru
- Joey Harrington, American football player
- Will Estes, American actor
Famous Deaths
- Anastas Mikoyan, Armenian revolutionary, politician (First Deputy Premier of Supreme Soviet, 1855-64), diplomat, and cookbook publisher (The Book of Tasty and Healthy Food), dies at 83
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About October 21, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
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
