Historical Events
- Howard Stern begins broadcasting on WCCC in Hartford, Connecticut
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Greenwald, American musician (Phantom Planet), born in Los Angeles, California
- Brandon Routh, American actor (Superman Returns; Chuck), born in Norwalk, Iowa
- Gonzalo Sorondo, Uruguayan footballer (Defensor), born in Montevideo, Uruguay
- Todd Kelly, Australian auto racer (Bathurst 1000 2005 [Mark Skaife]; Bathurst 24 Hour 2003), born in Melbourne, Australia
About October 9, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Message In A Bottle - The Police
