Historical Events
Country Music Association Awards
14th Country Music Association Award: Barbara Mandrell, Emmylou Harris, and George Jones win
- Unprovoked slayings of 6 blacks in Buffalo, NY
Famous Birthdays
- Ashanti [Douglas] American singer ("Always On Time"), born in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York
- Jon Micah Sumrall, American singer (Kutless), born in Ashland, Oregon
- Magne Hoseth, Norwegian footballer, born in Averøy, Norway
- Scott Parker, English soccer midfielder (18 caps; Charlton, West Ham, Fulham) and manager (Fulham, AFC Bournemouth), born in Lambeth, England
Famous Deaths
- Philip "Gabby" Pahinui, Hawaiian slack-key guitarist and singer, dies of a heart attack at 59
About October 13, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
#1 Song: Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police
