Historical Events
- 1st consumer use of home banking by computer by United American Bank in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Nobel prize for literature awarded to Czesław Miłosz
Famous Birthdays
- Henrik Zetterberg, Swedish ice hockey player, born in Njurunda, Sweden
- Ibrahim Fazeel, Maldivian footballer (Victory Sports Club), born in Malé, Maldives
Famous Divorces
- Princess Caroline of Monaco divorces Philippe Junot
About October 9, 1980
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 5 months and 11 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
