Historical Events
Country Music Association Awards
12th Country Music Association Awards: Dolly Parton, Crystal Gayle, and Don Williams win
Music History
John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical "Ballroom" premieres in NYC
Event of Interest
P.W. Botha succeeds John Vorster as Prime Minister of South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Juan Dixon, American basketball player, born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Nicky Byrne, Irish musician (Westlife -"You Raise Me Up"), born in Dublin, Ireland
- Randy Spelling, American actor (Sean Richards-Sunset Beach), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
Jacques Brel (1929-1978)
Belgian singer, songwriter, actor, director and composer (Le Far West, Pain in the A__), dies of a pulmonary embolism at 49
- Pavel Antokolsky, Russian poet and theatre director (Syn), dies at 82
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About October 9, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss You All Over - Exile
#1 Song: Summer Nights - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
