Historical Events
- Bomb attack in Paris, 6 killed
- Marina Stepanova of USSR sets 400m hurdle woman's record (52.94)
- Mets clinch NL East Championship
- US Senate confirms William Rehnquist as 16th chief justice
Famous Birthdays
- Dimitrios Regas, Greek sprinter
- Landry Mulemo, Belgian footballer
Famous Deaths
- Patricia "Pat" Phoenix, British actress (Coronation Street, L Shaped Room), dies of lung cancer at 62
About September 17, 1986
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 37 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stuck With You - Huey Lewis & The News
#1 Song: Don't Leave Me This Way - The Communards with Sarah-Jane Morris
