What Happened on October 2, 1991

Historical Events

NHL History

NHL #1 draft pick Eric Lindros rejects Quebec Nordiques' offer of a 10 year, $50m contract

Steffi Graf Wins #500

Steffi Graf beats Magdalena Maleeva of Bulgaria 6-2, 6-2 in the Volkswagen Cup in Leipzig to become the youngest woman to win 500 professional tennis matches

  • Toronto Blue Jays clinch AL East title with a 6-5 win v California Angels; become first sport franchise in history to draw 4 million fans in one season

Famous Deaths

  • Dimitrios I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (1973-91), dies at 77
  • Jan H Christianse, political chairman (CDA), dies
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About October 2, 1991

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra

Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Good Vibrations - Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch Featuring Loleatta Holloway
  • UK #1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams