Historical Events
- Carol Mann wins LPGA Mickey Wright Golf Invitational
Event of Interest
Monty Python's Flying Circus begins airing on BBC TV
Michael Palin
John Cleese
- Tom Dempsey of New Orleans Saints kicks 55-yard field goal
Famous Birthdays
- Karyn Parsons, actress (Hilary-Fresh Prince of Bel Air) [or Oct 8 66]
- Martin Driever, WLAF tight end (Frankfurt Galaxy)