Historical Events
- "Throwaway Game" Catfish Hunter loses WS 6-1 resting Yank pitchers
- 4th test of space shuttle Enterprise
- Psychic Romark attempts to drive blindfolded, smashed into cop van
- US Supreme Court heard arguments in "reverse discrimination" case of Allan Bakke, white student denied admission to University of California Med School
Famous Birthdays
- Bode Miller, American alpine ski-racer (Olympic gold 2010), born in Easton, New Hampshire
- Christie Kerr, American golfer (US Open 2007, PGA Championship 2010), born in Miami, Florida
- Javier Toyo, Venezuelan football goalkeeper (Venezuela national football team), born in Caracas, Venezuela
Famous Deaths
- Doris Davenport, actress (Behind the News, Westerner), dies at 81
- Jan Zrzavý, Czech painter, dies at 86
About October 12, 1977
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
#1 Song: Silver Lady - David Soul
