Historical Events
- Philadelphia celebrates 200th anniversary of Constitution
Papal Visit
Pope John Paul II arrives in San Francisco, meets with AIDS patients, and embraces an AIDS infected child
Famous Birthdays
- Paul Huntington, English footballer, born in Carlisle, England
Famous Deaths
- Harry Locke, British actor (Passport to Pimlico, Town on Trial), dies at 73
About September 17, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 36 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Just Can't Stop Loving You - Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett
#1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
