Historical Events
- 3 Belgian minesweepers depart to Persians Gulf
Famous Birthdays
- Ashley Paris, American basketball player
- Courtney Paris, American basketball player
- Jimmy Clausen, American football player
- Teyonah Parris, American actress (Mad Men, 2012–15; Dear White People; Chi-Raq), born in Hopkins South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Jaco Pastorius, American jazz-fusion musician and bass guitarist (Weather Report; Joni Mitchell; Word of Mouth), dies from injuries sustained in a bar fight at 35
- Ruth Attaway, American actress (Porgy & Bess, Conrack, Being There), dies at 77
1987 Highlights
About September 21, 1987
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Didn't We Almost Have It All - Whitney Houston
- #1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley