Historical Events
Film Premiere
"The Martian" based on the novel by Andy Weir, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival
- A large crane collapses killing more than 100 people in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
- Ex-Governor of Texas, Rick Perry becomes the first candidate to drop out of race for the Republican nomination
Film & TV History
Sofia Vergara (Modern Family) and Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting (The Big Bang Theory) are named highest earning TV actresses (28.5 million) by Forbes
Famous Deaths
- Marcel Zeeuw, Surinamese soldier (coup 1982), dies at 61
2015 Highlights
About September 11, 2015
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd
#1 Song: Easy Love - Sigala