Historical Events
- Bronze pig statue unveiled at Pike Place Market, Seattle
- Red Sox trade shortstop Rey Quinones & pitcher Mike Trujillo to Mariners for shortstop Spike Owen & outfielder Dave Henderson
- Rioting at DMC concert at Long Beaxh (California) Convention Center - 40 injured
Famous Birthdays
- Bryton McClure, American actor (Richie-Family Matters), born in Lakewood, California
- Rudy Gay, American basketball player, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Tyrus Thomas, American basketball player, born in Batton, Rouge, Louisiana
About August 17, 1986
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Papa Don't Preach - Madonna
#1 Song: I Want To Wake Up With You - Boris Gardiner
