Historical Events
- 1st-class cricket debut of Andy Flower, ZCU Presidents XI v Young WI
- American writer Edward Tracy kidnapped in Beirut
- Hugh Whitemore's "Breaking the Code" premieres in London
- IBM re-forms in South Africa
- Republic of Marshall Islands signs Compact of Free Association with US
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Kew, British actor (2point4 Children - "Declan"), and singer-songwriter, born in Buckinghamshire, England
- Chibuzor Chilaka, English footballer
- Christopher Uckermann, Mexican-Swedish actor, and singer in the Latin pop group RBD, born in Mexico City
- Natalee Holloway, US teenage vacationer who disappeared in Aruba in 2005, born in Clinton, Mississippi (decalred dead in 2012)
Famous Deaths
- Lionel Murphy, Australian politician and judge, dies at 64
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About October 21, 1986
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: True Colors - Cyndi Lauper
#1 Song: Every Loser Wins - Nick Berry
