Historical Events
- Dutch guilder/Deutsche mark revalued up 5.5%
- Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg becomes an honorary American (posthumously)
Famous Birthdays
- Kelvin Tan Wei Lian, Singaporean singer, born in Singapore
Famous Weddings
Michelle Pfeiffer
"The Hollywood Knights" actress Michelle Pfeiffer (23) weds American actor Peter Horton (28) in Santa Monica, California; divorce in 1988
Famous Deaths
- Gloria Grahame [Hallward], American actress (Crossfire; Sudden Fear; Rich Man, Poor Man), dies of peritonitis and cancer at 57
- Jud Strunk, American singer-songwriter ("Daisy a Day"), and comedian (Laugh-In), dies of aheart attack while piloting a private plane in Maine at 45
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About October 5, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Prince Charming - Adam & The Ants
