Historical Events
- Giants pitcher John "the Count of" Montefusco wins NL Rookie of Year
- John Bucyk, Boston, became 7th NHLer to score 500 goals
- King Juan Carlos assumes power in Spain
- NY Daily News runs headline "Ford to City: Drop Dead"
Famous Birthdays
- Ian D'Sa, British-Canadian guitarist and vocalist (Billy Talent), born in Ealing, London
- Joanne Malar, Canadian swimmer (Olympics-11-92, 96), born in Hamilton, Ontario
- Maria Thayer, American actress (Accepted; Strangers With Candy), born in Portland, Oregon
Famous Deaths
- Gustav Ludwig Hertz, German physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1887)
About October 30, 1975
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Island Girl - Elton John
#1 Song: I Only Have Eyes For You - Art Garfunkel
