Historical Events
Film & TV History
"The Oprah Winfrey Show" is first broadcast nationally
- Westinghouse sells background music company Muzak to the Fields Company of Chicago
Famous Birthdays
- João Moutinho, Portuguese footballer, born in Barreiro, Portugal
- Matt Grothe, American football player, born in Lakeland, Florida
About September 8, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From "Top Gun") - Berlin
#1 Song: Don't Leave Me This Way - The Communards with Sarah-Jane Morris
