12 October 1979 Posted on October 11, 2012 by Staff The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is first published Famous Words of Inspiration..."To reach a port, we must sail—Sail, not tie at anchor—Sail, not drift." Franklin Roosevelt — Click here for more from Franklin Roosevelt Related posts: 16 January 1979 11 February 1979 9 June 1979 21 August 1979 4 October 1777 12 October 2000 27 October 312 19 October 1956