Historical Events
- 1st-class debut of Mike Whitney, NSW v Qld (2-52 & 1-39)
Famous Birthdays
- Alessandro Piccolo, Italian racing driver
- Ekaterina Gamova, Russian volleyball player
1980 Highlights
About October 17, 1980
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 7 months and 22 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
