Historical Events
- Isaac Bashevis Singer wins the Nobel Prize for literature
- Over 30 major nations ratify the Environmental Modification Convention which prohibits weather warfare that has widespread, long-lasting or severe effects
- Sweden's Fälldin government falls
Famous Birthdays
- James Valentine, American musician (Maroon 5), born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- Jesse Palmer, Canadian-born American football player, born in Toronto, Ontario
- Morgan Webb, American television presenter, born in Los Angeles, California
- Shane Ryan, Irish Gaelic footballer, born in Dublin, Ireland
About October 5, 1978
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 20 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
