Historical Events
- 21st Shuttle Mission (51J)-Atlantis 1-all-military flight launched
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) adopts constitution
Beatification
Pope John Paul II beatifies Titus Brandsma
- South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands adopts constitution
- Walter Polovchak becomes a "free man" upon turning 18
Famous Deaths
- Charles Collingwood, American news commentator (Chronicles), dies at 68
- Maurice Copeland, American actor (Ralph-Those Young Charmings), dies at 74
About October 3, 1985
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Money For Nothing - Dire Straits
#1 Song: If I Was - Midge Ure
