Historical Events
Tennis Open
US Open Women's Tennis: Maria Sharapova of Russia wins her first US title; overpowers Belgian Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-4, 6-4
Maria Sharapova
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Tennis player Iva Majoli (29) weds local businessman Stipe Marić
Iva Majoli
Famous Deaths
- Gérard Brach, French screenwriter (b. 1927)
- Matt Gadsby, English footballer (b. 1979)
- Richard Burmer, American composer and musician, dies at 50
- William B. Ziff, Jr., American publishing executive (b. 1930)