Historical Events
- Phils rally from 4-0 deficit to beat the Royals, 7-6 to take WS opener
Event of Interest
Presidential nominee Ronald Reagan promises to name a woman to the US Supreme Court
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Whishaw, English actor (A Very English Scandal), born in Clifton, England
- Niels Lodberg, Danish footballer
- Paul Ambrosi, Ecuadorian footballer
- Terrence McGee, American football player
Famous Deaths
- Oscar Alemán, Argentine jazz and swing guitarist, and singer ("Rosa Madreselva"), dies at 71
- S N Banerjee, cricketer (one Test for India), dies
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About October 14, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 6 months and 20 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
