Historical Events
- Macedonia votes for independence from Yugoslavia
- NFL Buffalo Bill QB Jim Kelly passes for 6 touchdowns vs Pittsburgh Steelers (52-34)
US Men's Tennis Open
US Open Men's Tennis: Stefan Edberg of Sweden wins his first US title; beats American Jim Courier 6-2, 6-4, 6-0
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Sugg, English Youtuber and actor (Strictly Come Dancing), born in Lacock, England
Famous Deaths
- Alex North [Isadore Soifer], American composer (Spartacus, Viva Zapata), dies of cancer at 80 [1]
- Brad Davis, American actor (Midnight Express, Chariots of Fire), dies at 41
- Jan Józef Lipski, Polish historian and anti-communist dissident (Polish Socialist Party), dies at 65
About September 8, 1991
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 32 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Promise Of A New Day - Paula Abdul
#1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams