Historical Events
Film Premiere
"The Last Emperor" directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and starring John Lone, Joan Chen and Peter O'Toole premieres at the Tokyo Film Festival (Best Picture 1988)
- First "Scab Sunday" of NFL football with replacement players as a result of players strike; chiefly related to the expiration of 1982 Collective Bargaining Agreement; players returned October 15
- Winnipeg CFL defensive back James Jefferson scores 2 TDs on interception returns without making an interception; scores both on laterals in Blue Bombers' 47-14 win v Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Roman, actor (Al-One Life to Live)
About October 4, 1987
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
#1 Song: Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance) - M/A/R/R/S
