Historical Events
The Boys from Brazil
Film adaptation of Ira Levin's novel "The Boys from Brazil", starring Gregory Peck and Laurence Olivier premieres
- Funeral services held for Pope John Paul I
- Pier 39 opens in San Francisco
Famous Birthdays
- Ko Soo, South Korean television and movie actor
- Kyle Lohse, American baseball pitcher (14th pitcher to beat all 30 MLB teams; Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals), born in Chico, California
About October 4, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 24 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
