Historical Events
Event of Interest
Donald Trump takes out a full page NY Times ad lambasting Japan
- Houston outfielder Kevin Bass becomes 1st NL player to switch hit HRs in a game twice in one season in Astros 10-1 win v Cubs
- Philips introduces CD-video
- Trial begins in Moscow for West German pilot Mathias Rust, who flew a private plane from Finland to Moscow, USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Spencer Smith, American rock drummer (Panic! at the Disco), born in Denver, Colorado
About September 2, 1987
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: La Bamba - Los Lobos
- #1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley