What happened on Thursday October 02, 1986?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1986:

• Assassination attempt on Rajiv Gandhi On October 2, 1986, an assailant fired at Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during a ceremony at Raj Ghat, New Delhi. Gandhi escaped uninjured, but six people sustained minor injuries. The gunman, identified as Karamjit Singh, was apprehended and later sentenced to 14 years in prison. source: washingtonpost.com
• Dwight Gooden becomes first pitcher to record 200 strikeouts in each of first three MLB seasons On October 2, 1986, Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets achieved his 200th strikeout of the season, making him the first pitcher in Major League Baseball history to reach 200 strikeouts in each of his first three seasons. This milestone was accomplished during the Mets' 8-2 victory over the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium. source: washingtonpost.com
• Mike Scott's 300th strikeout in 1986 On October 2, 1986, Houston Astros pitcher Mike Scott achieved his 300th strikeout of the season during a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. He struck out eight batters in the game, finishing the season with 306 strikeouts. Scott's bid for a second consecutive no-hitter was broken up in the seventh inning by a leadoff double from Will Clark. source: astrosdaily.com

Events in 1986

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

LIFE magazines from October 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

  Jurnee Smollett-Bell is an American actress recognized for her dynamic roles across television and film, particularly in projects like 'Eve's Bayou,' 'Underground,' and 'Lovecraft Country.' [bio]

• Camilla Belle

  Camilla Belle is an American actress best known for her roles in family films like 'The Ballad of Jack and Rose,' '10,000 BC,' and 'When a Stranger Calls.' She has also appeared in fashion campaigns and is recognized for her style and presence in the entertainment industry. [bio]

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:

39 years 6 months old,

or 474 months and 1 day old,

or 2061 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14428 days old,

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There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 2nd 2026.

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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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