What Happened on September 7, 1987

Historical Events

  • "I Want Her" single released by Keith Sweat (Billboard Song of the Year, 1988)

Telethon

Jerry Lewis' 22nd Muscular Dystrophy telethon raises $39,021,723

  • Netherlands sends 2 minesweepers to Persian Gulf
  • South Africa frees Dutch anthropologist/Anc'er Klaas de Young
1987 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Aleksandra Wozniak, Canadian tennis player, born in Montreal, Quebec
  • Evan Rachel Wood, American actress (Thirteen), born in Raleigh, North Carolina
Born in 1987

About September 7, 1987

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo

Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: La Bamba - Los Lobos
  • UK #1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley