Historical Events
Election of Interest
Anwar Sadat elected 3rd President of Egypt, succeeding the late Gamal Abdel Nasser
World Series
Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles beat Cincinnati Reds, 9-3 at Memorial Stadium to claim series, 4-1; MVP: Orioles 3B Brooks Robinson
- Bridge over Yarra River in Melbourne crashes; killing 35
- Russian passenger flight hijacked to Turkey
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Benét, American singer and songwriter ("Love Don't Love Me"), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Lonnie Palelei, American football offensive lineman (NY Jets), born in Nu'uuli, American Samoa
About October 15, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be There - Jackson 5
#1 Song: Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
