Historical Events
NYC Women's Marathon
15th NYC Women's Marathon won by Grete Waitz in 2:28:34
- 16th NYC Marathon won by Orlando Pizzolato in 2:11:34
- Anthony Carter begins NFL streak of 100+ consecutive game receptions
- Baseball World Series: KC Royals rout St Louis Cardinals, 11-0 at Royals Stadium for 4 games to 3 series win; MVP: KC pitcher Bret Saberhagen
Sports History
Billy Martin is fired by Yankees for 4th time
- Hurricane Juan ravages US Gulf states & east coast, 49 die
Event of Interest
Thieves steal 9 paintings, including 5 Monet's and 2 Renoir's
About October 27, 1985
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 38 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Part-Time Lover - Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush
