Historical Events
- Harry Drake set long distance footbow shot record of 2,006 yds 1'9"
- MLB American League Championship: Baltimore Orioles beat California Angels, 3 games to 1
Papal Visit
Pope John Paul II is 1st Pope to visit The White House, meeting with President Jimmy Carter in Washington, D.C.
Famous Birthdays
- David Di Tommaso, French footballer (d. 2005)
- Lex Shrapnel, English actor
- Richard Seymour, American football player
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Bishop, American poet (North & South, Pulitzer Prize 1956), dies of a cerebral aneurysm at 68
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About October 6, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sad Eyes - Robert John
#1 Song: Message In A Bottle - The Police
