Billy Joel's October anniversaries: '52nd Street,' Hall of Fame, a Paramount appearance, more
Oct. 2
Oct. 2 (2004): Joel marries his third wife, Katie Lee, at his Centre Island home.
Oct. 11
Oct. 11 (1974): "Streetlife Serenade" is released.
Oct. 13
Oct. 13 (1978): "52nd Street" is released.
Oct. 13
Oct. 13 (2002): Joel and Elton John perform together at the Nassau Coliseum.
Oct. 15
Oct. 15 (2006): Joel is inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
Oct. 16
Oct. 16 (2013): Joel plays a surprise concert at The Paramount in Huntington.
Oct. 21
Oct. 21 (2000): Joel sings the National Anthem before Game 1 of the 2000 World Series.
Oct. 21
Oct. 21 (1989): Joel performs on "Saturday Night Live" for a second time.
Oct. 22
Oct. 22 (2017): Billy Joel and wife Alexis welcomed their second daughter, Remy Anne.
Oct. 23
Oct. 23 (1993): Joel performs on "Saturday Night Live" for a third time.