Historical Events
- 4,500 die when a pair of earthquakes strikes NW Algeria
Private Benjamin
Comedy film "Private Benjamin" is released starring Goldie Hawn
- MLB American League Championship: Kansas City Royals beat New York Yankees, 3 games to 0
- Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope network dedicated
- Yanks lose 4-2 & are swept by Royals in AL Championship series
Famous Birthdays
- Julié Pomagalski, French snowboarder (World C'ship gold snowboard cross 1999), born in La Tronche, France (d. 2021)
- Sherine [Abdel-Wahab], Egyptian singer, born in Cairo, Egypt
- Tim Maurer, American singer (Suburban Legends)
Famous Deaths
- Walter Keeton, cricketer (opening bat in 2 Test for Eng 1934-39), dies
- William "Billie" Thomas, American child actor (Buckwheat- Our Gang), dies of a heart attack at 49
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About October 10, 1980
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
#1 Song: Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police
