Historical Events
- "Midnight Express" film premieres directed by Alan Parker starring Brad Davis, Randy Quaid and John Hurt
- Hannah H Gray inaugurated as 1st female head of a US university (Chicago)
Event of Interest
Iraq declares Ayatollah Khomeini an undesirable person
Music History
Mick Jagger apologizes for racist lyrics in "Some Girls"
Baseball Record
Royals' George Brett hits 3 HRs, Yanks win championship game 3, 6-5
Days of Heaven
Terrence Malick's "Days of Heaven" film premieres starring Richard Gere
Famous Birthdays
- Ricky Hatton, English boxer, born in Stockport, England
Famous Weddings
Benny Andersson & Anni-Frid Lyngstad
ABBA member Anni-Frid Lyngstad (32) weds fellow ABBA musician Benny Andersson (31); separate in 1980, divorce in 1981
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About October 6, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 22 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
