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? 43 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss You All Over - Exile- #1 Song: Summer Nights - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Kiss You All Over - Exile
#1 Song: Summer Nights - John Travolta & 
