Historical Events
- "Your Arm's Too Short to Box With God" closes at Ambassador Theater, NYC, after 149 performances
- 7 stabbed at Blood, Sweat & Tears concert in Los Angeles
- MLB National League Championship: Philadelphia Phillies beat Houston Astros, 3 games to 2
Famous Birthdays
- Ledley King, English soccer defender (England 21 caps), born in London, England
Famous Weddings
Dustin Hoffman
Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman (43) weds businesswoman Lisa Gottsegen (26) in Roxbury, Connecticut
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About October 12, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
#1 Song: Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police
