What Happened on October 4, 1986

Historical Events

Baseball Record

NY Yankees closer Dave Righetti saves both doubleheader games at Fenway Park for 5-3 and 3-1 wins v Boston; Righetti's MLB record 46th save

  • Queen Beatrice installs dam at Oosterschelde
  • Rachel Oliver (Mass), 20, crowned 19th Miss Black America
1986 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Barbara Jean Jones, fictional character (General Hospital)
  • Yuridia [Gaxiola], Mexican R&B and Latin pop singer, born in Hermosillo, Mexico
Born in 1986

About October 4, 1986

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Stuck With You - Huey Lewis & The News
  • UK #1 Song: Don't Leave Me This Way - The Communards with Sarah-Jane Morris