Timeline Tuesday 18 October 1977

Events on Tuesday 18 October 1977 3

• 1977 German Autumn: Hanns Martin Schleyer kidnapped and killed Red Army Faction terrorism crisis grips West Germany Employer association president Hanns Martin Schleyer was kidnapped by the Red Army Faction, triggering a national crisis that included the hijacking of a Lufthansa airliner. Schleyer was murdered after West Germany refused to release imprisoned RAF leaders.
• 1977 GSG 9 storms hijacked Lufthansa jet in Mogadishu Landshut hostage rescue ends hijacking West German commandos stormed a Lufthansa airliner hijacked by Palestinian militants at Mogadishu airport, freeing all remaining hostages. The successful rescue, tied to the Schleyer kidnapping, boosted West Germany's resolve against RAF terrorism.
• 1977 Reggie Jackson hits 3 World Series HRs Yankees win World Series New York Yankees outfielder Reggie Jackson hit three consecutive home runs off three pitchers in Game 6 of the World Series on October 18, 1977, leading the Yankees to their first championship since 1962.