Historical Events
- Canadian bicyclist John Hathaway begins 2-year ride of 50,600 miles
Election of Interest
Labour Party led by Harold Wilson wins UK general election
- MLB Oakland A's Mike Andrews files $25 million lawsuit against team owner Charlie Finley
- The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) and its political wing the Irish Republican Socialist Party (IRSP) founded at the Spa Hotel in the village of Lucan near Dublin
- US Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff army General George Brown's deplores Jewish influence in US security policy during question and answers after speech at Duke University
Famous Birthdays
- Assi Cohen, Israeli comedian and actor, born in Ashdod, Israel
- Chris Pronger, Canadian ice hockey defenseman (Olympic gold 2002, 10; World C'ship gold 1997; 6 x NHL All Star; St. Louis Blues), born in Dryden, Ontario
- Dale Earnhardt Jr., American auto racer, team owner and broadcaster (Daytona 500 2004, 14; Busch Series 1998-99), born in Kannapolis, North Carolina
- Julio Ricardo Cruz, Argentine footballer (Internazionale), born in Santiago del Estero, Argentina
- Naike Rivelli, German model and daughter of Ornella Muti, born in Munich, Germany
Famous Divorces
Elizabeth Montgomery
American "Bewiched" actress Elizabeth Montgomery (41) divorces American "Bewitched" director-producer William Asher (53) after 11 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
Lyudmila Pavlichenko (1916-1974)
Soviet sniper during World War II known as 'Lady Death' - the most successful female sniper in history with 309 confirmed kills, dies of a stroke at 58
- Marie Luise Kaschnitz, German writer, dies at 73
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About October 10, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Honestly Love You - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Annie's Song - John Denver
