Historical Events
- 12th Toronto International Film Festival: "The Princess Bride" directed by Rob Reiner wins the People's Choice Award
Farm Aid Concert
Farm Aid III held in Lincoln, Nebraska; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, John Denver, and Joe Walsh [1]
- Kaye Lani Rae Rafko (Mich), 24, crowned 61st Miss America
Famous Birthdays
- Danielle Panabaker, American actress (Stuck in the Suburbs), born in Augusta, Georgia
- Guy Williams, New Zealand comedian and TV personality (Jono and Ben), born in Christchurch, New Zealand
- Muhammad Iqbal Siddiq, Indonesian concert pianist and teacher, born in Jakarta, Indonesia
Famous Deaths
- Einar Gerhardsen, Norwegian politician (Prime Minister of Norway 1945-51, 1955-63, 1963-65), dies at 90
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About September 19, 1987
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Just Can't Stop Loving You - Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett
#1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
