Historical Events
NBA Record
Boston Celtics guard Chris Ford scores first 3-point basket in NBA history in 1st quarter of 114-106 win v Houston at Boston Garden; game also marks debut of Boston rookie Larry Bird
Larry Bird
Sports History
Future Basketball Hall of Fame forward Magic Johnson makes his debut for Los Angeles Lakers at the San Diego Clippers; Lakers win, 103-102
Magic Johnson
- The lowest recorded non-tornadic atmospheric pressure, 87.0 kPa (870 mbar or 25.69 inHg), occurred in Guam, in the Western Pacific during Typhoon Tip
- Typhoon Tip becomes the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded with peak sustained winds of 305km/h (190mph) and a wind diameter of 2,220km (1,380mi)
Famous Birthdays
- Jordan Pundik, American singer (New Found Glory), born in Englewood, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Celia Lovsky, Austrian-American actress (Man of a Thousand Faces), dies from natural causes at 82
1979 Highlights
About October 12, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
