What Happened on October 29, 1986

Day of the Week: Wednesday

Article: 'Splendid Achievement' becomes the 'Road To Hell'

Margaret Thatcher poses on the M25 before cutting a ribbon to open it
Margaret Thatcher poses on the M25 before cutting a ribbon to open it

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Historical Events

  • Kirk Muller scores NJ Devil record 6 point, beat Penguins, 8-6
  • Padres pitcher LaMarr Hoyt is arrested at US-Mexico border for drugs
  • West Indies all out for 53 v Pakistan (Abdul Qadir 6-16)

Famous Deaths

  • Mimis Fotopoulos, Greek actor (b. 1913)
  • Sem Presser, Dutch press photographer, dies at 68