Historical Events
Sports History
2nd Rugby World Cup Final, Twickenham: Australia beats England, 12-6 with Wallabies fly-half Michael Lynagh landing 2 penalties and a conversion
- Bartholomew I becomes the Patriarch of Constantinople, head of 300 million followers of the Eastern Orthodox Church
- Breeders' Cup Horse Racing, Churchill Downs; winners: Arazi, Black Tie Affair, Dance Smartly (leading female thoroughbred money-earner, with $3,083,456), Miss Alleged, Opening Verse, Pleasant Stage, Sheikh Albadou
- Jermaine Jackson releases "Word to the Badd!!" anti Michael song
- Nevada makes biggest comeback in NCAA football history, overcoming a 35 point 3rd quarter deficit to rally and beat Weber State, 55-49
Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Garoppolo, American NFL player (San Francisco 49ers), born in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Fran Stevens, singer, dies of cancer in Bronx NY at 72
- Irwin Allen, American film and television producer (Land of the Giants; The Poseidon Adventure), dies at 75
- Mort Shuman, American singer, and songwriter, with Doc Pomus ("Viva Las Vegas"; "Save The Last Dance For Me"), dies of cancer at 54
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About November 2, 1991
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Romantic - Karyn White
#1 Song: The Fly - U2
