Historical Events
Sports History
2nd World Championships in Athletics: Carl Lewis wins gold in Men's Long Jump
- Carlton Fisk clubs his 300th career HR off Danny Jackson
Tennis Open
John McEnroe is fined $17,500 for tirades at US Tennis Open
Famous Birthdays
- Pierre Casiraghi, son of Princess Caroline of Monaco, born in Princess Grace Hospital Centre, Monaco
Famous Weddings
Steven Seagal
American martial artist, actor, and film maker Steven Seagal (36) weds English actress Kelly LeBrock (27) in Beverly Hills, California; divorce in 1996
Famous Deaths
- Bill Bowes, English cricketer (Bodyline bowler, 68 wkts for England), dies at 79
- Quinn Martin [Irwin Martin Cohn], American television producer (The Fugitive; Cannon; The Streets of San Francisco; Barnaby Jones), dies of a heart attack at 65
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About September 5, 1987
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 7 months and 23 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
