Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
38 year old Muhammad Ali comes out of 2-year retirement to challenge undefeated world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas; Ali pounded unmercifully for 10 rounds before corner throws in towel
- Michael Myers (D-Pa), is 1st rep expelled in over 100 years (ABSCAM)
Famous Birthdays
- Shane Andrus, National Football League kicker
Famous Deaths
- Valentin Varlamov, Russian cosmonaut, dies at 46
About October 2, 1980
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
#1 Song: Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police
