Historical Events
- CBS raises LP prices to $8.98
- China & Japan formally ends 4 decades of dissension
Music History
Punk rock singer Sid Vicious attempts suicide while at Riker's Detention Center in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Archie Thompson, Australian footballer, born in Otorohanga, New Zealand
- Jimmy Bullard, English footballer and TV host (Soccer AM), born in East Ham, England
- Steve Harmison, English cricketer, born in Ashington, England
Famous Deaths
Maybelle Carter (1909-1978)
American country singer (Johnny Cash Show), dies at 69
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About October 23, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Holidays: Labour Day (New Zealand)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hot Child In The City - Nick Gilder
#1 Song: Summer Nights - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
