Historical Events
- "Brigadoon" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 133 performances
- China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
Famous Birthdays
- Jeremy Jackson, actor (Shout, Baywatch), born in Newport Beach, California
- Mary Halvorson, American avant-garde jazz guitarist (Meltframe) and composer (Belladonna), born in Brookline, Massachusetts
- Sue Bird, American basketball guard (record 508 WNBA games, Seattle Storm; Olympic gold 2004, 08, 12, 16, 20), born in Syosset, New York
- Timana Tahu, Australian Rugby League player
- Yordan Kamdzhalov, Bulgarian conductor (Genesis Orchestra), born in Targovishte, Bulgaria
Famous Deaths
- Carl PM Romme, Dutch minister of Social Affairs (KVP), dies at 83
About October 16, 1980
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
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
