What Happened on September 8, 1991

Historical Events

  • Macedonia votes for independence from Yugoslavia
  • NFL Buffalo Bill QB Jim Kelly passes for 6 touchdowns vs Pittsburgh Steelers (52-34)

US Men's Tennis Open

US Open Men's Tennis: Stefan Edberg of Sweden wins his first US title; beats American Jim Courier 6-2, 6-4, 6-0

Famous Birthdays

  • Joe Sugg, English Youtuber and actor (Strictly Come Dancing), born in Lacock, England

Famous Deaths

  • Alex North [Isadore Soifer], American composer (Spartacus, Viva Zapata), dies of cancer at 80 [1]
  • Brad Davis, American actor (Midnight Express, Chariots of Fire), dies at 41
  • Jan Józef Lipski, Polish historian and anti-communist dissident (Polish Socialist Party), dies at 65
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About September 8, 1991

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo

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