What happened on Thursday October 02, 1986?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1986:

• Assassination Attempt on Rajiv Gandhi A failed assassination attempt was made on Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi by Sikh extremists, highlighting the political tensions in India during the mid-1980s.
• Dwight Gooden's Strikeout Achievement New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden made history by becoming the first pitcher to strike out 200 or more batters in each of his first three Major League seasons, showcasing remarkable early-career consistency and skill.
• Mike Scott's 300 Strikeouts Mike Scott became the third National League pitcher in history to achieve 300 strikeouts in a single season, recording 306 strikeouts and demonstrating exceptional pitching performance.

Events in 1986

October 02, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1986

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1986

October 02, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 275th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1986 can also be written as 10/2/1986 in the US and as 2/10/1986 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1986 in October 1986 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1986:

• Jurnee Smollett-Bell

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• Camilla Belle

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Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on October 2nd

October 02, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1986 was Stuck With You by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

1. Huey Lewis & The News - Stuck With You
2. Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson - Friends And Lovers
3. Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You
4. Glass Tiger - Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)
5. Daryl Hall - Dreamtime

October 02, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1986 was Don't Leave Me This Way by The Communards, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

1. The Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way
2. Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
3. Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
4. Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
5. Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love

October 02, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1986 was Word Up by Cameo, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

1. Cameo - Word Up
2. Oran 'Juice' Jones - The Rain
3. Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You
4. Ashford & Simpson - Count Your Blessings
5. New Edition - Earth Angel (From "The Karate Kid, Part II")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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October 02, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1986 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 1986 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 02, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 06:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 18, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Oct 17, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1986

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Someone born on October 02, 1986 is:

38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 12 days old,

or 2014 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14104 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1986?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 02, 1986.

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