Historical Events
- Astros starter Mike Scott finishes MLB regular season with 306 strikeouts with 8 in a 2-1 win in San Francisco; 3rd NL pitcher to reach 300 in a season
Baseball Record
New York Mets' Dwight Gooden becomes first pitcher to collect 200 strikeouts in each of his first 3 seasons when he records 7 in 8-2 win v Pittsburgh Pirates
Assassination Attempt
Sikhs attempt to assassinate Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Famous Birthdays
- Camilla Belle, American actress (Rip Girls), born in Los Angeles, California
About October 2, 1986
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stuck With You - Huey Lewis & The News
#1 Song: Don't Leave Me This Way - The Communards with Sarah-Jane Morris
