- Oct 1 63 arrested in riot to buy Rolling Stone tickets in Milan, Italy
Coco
Oct 3 André Previn and Alan Jay Lerner's musical "Coco", inspired by the life of Coco Chanel, and starring Katharine Hepburn, closes at Mark Hellinger Theatre, NYC, after 329 performances, and 2 Tony Awards
Country Music Association Awards
Oct 14 4th Country Music Association Awards: Merle Haggard wins
- Oct 27 Musical "Light, Lively & Yiddish" opens at Belasco Theater, NYC; runs for 87 performances
Music History
Oct 31 Jim Morrison is sentenced to six months in jail and a $500 fine for indecent exposure and open profanity, though remains free on a $50,000 bond pending appeal
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