Historical Events
- Federated States of Micronesia signs Compact of Free Association with US
- Joaquim Chissano elected president Mozambique
Album Release
John Lennon's "Menlove Avenue" album released posthumously
- Lebanese magazine Ash Shirra reveals secret US arms sales to Iran
- Northern Mariana Islands becomes a Commonwealth associated with US
Famous Birthdays
- Paul Derbyshire, Italian rugby union flanker (24 caps; Benetton Treviso), born in Cecina, Livorno, Italy
Famous Deaths
- E. Cuyler Hammond, American epidemiologist (first to link smoking with lung cancer), dies at 74
- Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, American jazz saxophonist (Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band), dies of cancer at 65
About November 3, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Amanda - Boston
#1 Song: Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun') - Berlin
