Historical Events
- NY Islanders 1st scoreless tie, vs LA Kings
- US 1st daughter Susan Ford announces engagement to Charles F Vance
Famous Birthdays
- Mike Tindall, English rugby union player
- Wesley Jonathan, American actor
Famous Deaths
- Frank Woolley, English cricketer (58,969 1st-class runs), dies at 91
- Jacques Mornard [Ramon Mercader], murderer of Trotsky, dies at 64
1978 Highlights
About October 18, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra