Historical Events
Sports History
Bobby Orr scores his last career NHL goal (vs Detroit Red Wings)
- Don Ritchie runs world record 100k (6:10:20)
- NBC's premiere of Kiss' acting debut, "Kiss Meets The Phantom of the Park" TV film
Famous Birthdays
- Gwendoline Christie, English actress (Game of Thrones), born in Worthing, England
- Justin Guarini [Bell], American pop singer and actor (American Idol), born in Columbus, Georgia
- Marta Etura, Spanish actress
About October 28, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hot Child In The City - Nick Gilder
#1 Song: Summer Nights - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
