Milestones, Sep. 18, 1978

BORN. To Bruce Jenner, 29, Olympic decathlon gold medalist of 1976 and television personality, and Chrystie Jenner, 30, former flight attendant: a boy, their first child; in Los Angeles. Name: Burton William. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz.

DIED. Keith Moon, 32, frenzied drummer for rock's veteran group, The Who; of a drug overdose; in London. Moon joined the band 14 years ago and took part in its greatest artistic success, the rock opera Tommy (1969). A manic performer, he was equally spirited offstage; he estimated having paid $400,000 in hotel and restaurant damages during...

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