Historical Events
- Michael Pruffer of France skis 135.26 MPH at Portillo, Chile
- San Diego catcher Benito Santiago's MLB rookie record 34-game hitting streak ends as Padres snap 9-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory v LA Dodgers
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Willett, British golfer (US Masters 2016), born in Sheffield, England
- Zuleyka Rivera, Puerto Rican Miss Universe
Famous Deaths
Jean Anouilh (1910-1987)
French dramatist (Antigone, The Lark), dies at 77
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About October 3, 1987
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Didn't We Almost Have It All - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance) - M/A/R/R/S
