Historical Events
- Dallas Cowboy defensive end, Ed "Too Tall" Jones records his 1,000th NFL tackle in a 30-13 defeat to the New York Giants at Texas Stadium
Daddy
Danielle Steel’s novel “Daddy” is published
Sports History
MLB batting titles are decided on final day of regular season: AL, Kirby Puckett goes 2-for-5 edges Carney Lansford .339 to .336; NL, Tony Gwynn's 3-for-4 beats Will Clark .336 to .333
- Thousands of East Germans flee to West Germany
Event of Interest
US Army General Colin Powell becomes youngest Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation's highest military position, at 52
- US Post Office issues a stamp labeling an apatosaurus as a brontosaurus
Famous Birthdays
Brie Larson (34 years old)
American actress (Room; Captain Marvel), singer and director, born in Sacramento, California
About October 1, 1989
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Miss You Much - Janet Jackson
#1 Song: Ride On Time - Black Box
