Historical Events
- CBS' premiere of fact based TV film "Children of the Night", based on sociology student Lois Lee's expose on female crime and inconsistent enforcement of prostitution laws in Los Angeles
Sports History
Doug Harvey's #2 jersey is retired by the Montreal Canadiens
- Hurricane Juan kills 97 in US
- On a poor call in Game 6, umpire Don Deckinger starts a string of events probably costing St. Louis Cardinals the Baseball World Series; lose 2-1 to KC when leading series, 3-2
Famous Birthdays
- Andrea Bargnani, Italian basketball player (Toronto Raptors), born in Rome, Italy
- Asin Thottumkal, Indian actress (Ghajini), born in Kochi, Kerala, India
- Monta Ellis, American basketball player (Golden State Warriors), born in Jackson, Mississippi
Famous Deaths
- Bob Scheffing, American baseball catcher (Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds), manager (Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers) and executive (GM NY Mets 1970-74), dies at 72
- Karel Kupka, Czech composer and choirmaster, dies at 58
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About October 26, 1985
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush
