What Happened on September 7, 1987

Historical Events

  • "I Want Her" single released by Keith Sweat (Billboard Song of the Year, 1988)

Telethon

Jerry Lewis' 22nd Muscular Dystrophy telethon raises $39,021,723

  • Netherlands sends 2 minesweepers to Persian Gulf
  • South Africa frees Dutch anthropologist/Anc'er Klaas de Young

Famous Birthdays

  • Aleksandra Wozniak, Canadian tennis player, born in Montreal, Quebec

Evan Rachel Wood (36 years old)

American actress (Thirteen), born in Raleigh, North Carolina


About September 7, 1987

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo

Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: La Bamba - Los Lobos
  • UK #1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley