Historical Events
Historic Invention
Gordon Gould issued US patent US4704583 for the laser, ending his 30-year battle to be credited as the inventor of the laser
Sports History
New York Rangers' center Marcel Dionne becomes just the 2nd NHL player to register 1,700 career points, scoring a goal in 5-3 loss at Calgary
Baseball Record
Oakland A's first baseman Mark McGwire wins American League Rookie of the Year with 49 home runs, 118 RBI; second to win AL award unanimously; first Carlton Fisk 1972
- On Wall Street, after 5 consecutive gains, Dow Jones down 50.56
Famous Birthdays
Colin Kaepernick (36 years old)
American NFL quarterback (protest kneel during national anthem; SF 49ers), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Courtney Barnett, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist ("Avant Gardner"; "Nameless, Faceless"), born in Sydney, Australia
- Elizabeth Smart, American abductee and child safety activist, born in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Gemma Ward, Australian model
About November 3, 1987
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany
#1 Song: You Win Again - Bee Gees
