Historical Events
- "Serpentine Fire" single released by Earth, Wind & Fire (Billboard Song of the Year 1978)
- Arkansas' Steve Little kicks a record tying 67 yard field goal
- Debbie Boone's "You Light Up My Life" goes #1 & stays #1 for 10 weeks
- Don Ritchie runs world record 100 mile (11:30:51)
Famous Birthdays
- David Trezeguet, French football player (AS Monaco, Juventus), born in Rouen, France
- Erin McKeown, American indie rock-folk musician and singer-songwriter, (We Will Become Like Birds), born in Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Masato Kawabata, Japanese racing driver, born in Osaka, Japan
- Patricio Urrutia, Ecuadorian footballer, born in Ventanas, Ecuador
Famous Deaths
- Ralph Truman, British actor (Henry V, Treasure Island, Web of Evidence), dies at 77
About October 15, 1977
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 5 months and 13 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
