October 4th
Georges Monneret born Lille, France. Known as "Jojo la Moto", the motorcycle dealer and road-racing champion was notable for having ridden his Vespa from France to England before there was a tunnel.
Georges Monneret
Janis Joplin died on this day. Janis was closely associated with the San Francisco Hell's Angels, two of whom were boyfriends. She played numerous times at their events, and mentioned them prominently on the cover of her best-selling album, Cheap Thrills.
Janice
Bubba Blackwell broke Evel Knievel's last remaining record by jumping 52 stacked cars at the Deep South Speedway.
Bubba Blackwell