Historical Events
Emmy Awards
38th Emmy Awards: "The Golden Girls", "Cagney & Lacey" and Michael J. Fox win
- Kerry GAA beat Tyrone GAA in Croke Park during the All-Ireland Football Final by 2-15 to 1-10 thus winning the championship and a three-in-a-row.
- New Orleans Saints Mel Gray returns kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown
- NY Jets beat Miami Dolphins 51-45 in OT; record 884 passing yards
- SD Padre Jimmy Jones pitches 1-hitter in his major league debut
Famous Birthdays
- Faris Badwan, English vocalist (The Rotters; The Horrors; Cat's Eye), born in Bexley, Kent, England
Famous Deaths
- Pierre Wigny, Belgium minister of Foreign affairs (1958-61), dies at 81
About September 21, 1986
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years and 6 months
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
