Historical Events
- Jim Fregosi is fired as manager of White Sox
- Latvian flag raised in Riga for first time since annexation by USSR
- Lou Piniella is fired as manager of Yankees for 2nd time
- WNBC 660 final transmission, WFAN moves from 1050 to 660 & WUKQ begins on 1050 at 5:30 PM (NYC radio)
Famous Birthdays
- Stacy DuPree, American musician (Eisley), born in The Woodlands, Texas
Famous Divorces
Mike Tyson & Robin Givens
Robin Givens files for divorce after 8-month marriage to Mike Tyson
Famous Deaths
- Billy Daniels, African-American jazz singer ("That Old Black Magic") and television pioneer (The Billy Daniels Show), dies of cancer at 73
About October 7, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Bites - Def Leppard
#1 Song: Desire - U2
