What Happened on September 17, 2011

Historical Events

#1 in the Charts

British singer-songwriter Adele's single "Someone Like You" goes to #1 in US; track was also topped charts in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Finland, France, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, and UK

Occupy Wall Street movement against economic inequality and the influence of money in politics begins in Zucotti Park, New York City

Famous Weddings

Actor and film producer David Clayton Rogers (34) weds actress Sally Pressman (31) at Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara, California

Famous Deaths

Charles H. Percy, American businessman and politician (Senator-R-Illinois 1967-85), dies at 91
Colin Madigan, Australian architect (National Gallery of Australia), dies at 90