Historical Events
F1 World Champion
Despite not driving in season ending Japanese Grand Prix, Austrian Niki Lauda wins his second Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by 17 points from Jody Scheckter of South Africa
New York City Marathon
New York City Marathon: defending champion Bill Rodgers wins in 2:11:38; Miki Gorman retains women's title in 2:43:10
- Paleontologist Elso Barghoorn announces discovery of a 3.4-billion year old one-celled fossil, one of the earliest life forms on Earth
- Panamanians vote 2:1 to approve new Canal treaties
Famous Birthdays
- Javier Castellano, Venezuelan jockey (Kentucky Derby & Belmont Stakes 2023; Preakness Stakes 2006, 17; Breeders' Cup Classic 2004), born in Maracaibo, Venezuela
About October 23, 1977
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
#1 Song: Yes Sir I Can Boogie - Baccara
