Historical Events
Country Music Association Awards
13th Country Music Association Award: Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers & Barbara Mandrell win
- Jimmy McHugh, Dorothy Fields and Al Dubin's musical "Sugar Babies" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater, NYC; runs for 1208 performances
Famous Birthdays
- (Gregori) Chad Petree, American indie-rock singer-songwriter (Shiny Toy Guns - "You Are The One"), born in Shawnee, Oklahoma
- Kristanna Loken, American actress (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines), born in Ghent, New York
- Paul Burchill, English professional wrestler, born in Guildford, England
Famous Deaths
- June Nash, American actress (Strange Cargo, Dynamite), dies at 68
About October 8, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Message In A Bottle - The Police
