Historical Events
- "Roza" opens at Royale Theater NYC for 12 performances
- 6 killed by an earthquake measuring 6.1 in LA
- Fiji's constitution is suspended
- The Whittier Narrows earthquake shook the San Gabriel Valley, registering as a magnitude 5.9.
Famous Birthdays
- Hiroki Aiba, Japanese actor and singer (The Prince Of Tennis), born in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
- Michaela Coel, English actress, filmmaker and singer (Chewing Gum), born in London, England
1987 Highlights
About October 1, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Didn't We Almost Have It All - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance) - M/A/R/R/S