Historical Events
- Gold hits record $223.50 an ounce in London
Famous Birthdays
- Claudio Pizarro, Peruvian soccer striker (85 caps; Bayern Munich 224 games, 87 goals), born in Callao, Peru
- Gerald Asamoah, German soccer forward (43 caps; Schalke 04 279 games, 44 goals), born in Mampong, Ghana
- Jake Shears [Jason Sellards], American rock singer (Scissor Sisters), born in Mesa, Arizona
- Shannyn Sossamon, American actress
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Strange, English soccer right half (20 caps, 3 as captain; Sheffield Wednesday, 253 games), dies at 78
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About October 3, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 26 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
