Historical Events
- 1st Dutch casino opens
Sports History
Muhammad Ali visits Istanbul, Turkey, praying alongside Deputy Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan at Sultan Ahmet mosque [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Roybal, American painter and sculptor
About October 1, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
#1 Song: Dancing Queen - Abba
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