Historical Events
The Grapes of Wrath
Frank Galati's adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath" closes at Cort Theater, NYC. after 188 performances
- Steve Allen, installed as a new abbot of Hartford St Zen Center, San Francisco
- Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dave Stieb throws MLB record 9th no-hitter of the season; beats Cleveland, 3-0
Famous Birthdays
- Marcus Ericsson, Swedish auto racer (Indianapolis 500 2022, runner-up 2023; Formula BMW UK 2007; All-Japan Formula 3 C'ship 2009), born in Kumla, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- John Bowlby, British psychologist, dies at 83
About September 2, 1990
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 33 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blaze Of Glory (From "Young Guns II") - Jon Bon Jovi
#1 Song: Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Bombalurina Ft. Timmy Mallett
