Historical Events
Sports History
2nd World Championships in Athletics: Carl Lewis wins gold in Men's Long Jump
- Carlton Fisk clubs his 300th career HR off Danny Jackson
Tennis Open
John McEnroe is fined $17,500 for tirades at US Tennis Open
1987 History
Famous Birthdays
- Pierre Casiraghi, son of Princess Caroline of Monaco, born in Princess Grace Hospital Centre, Monaco
Famous Weddings
Steven Seagal
Actor Steven Seagal (36) weds actress Kelly LeBrock (27) in Beverly Hills, California
Famous Deaths
- Bill Bowes, English cricketer (Bodyline bowler, 68 wkts for England), dies at 79
About September 5, 1987
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: La Bamba - Los Lobos
#1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
