Historical Events
- Barry Callebaut announce a 4th type of chocolate, "Ruby", made from the Ruby cocoa bean
- Brenda Hale, Baroness Hale of Richmond, becomes the first woman President of the UK Supreme Court
Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma becomes the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin region with winds of 185mph (280km/h)
- Togo's government shuts down the internet for a week to quell government opposition
Famous Deaths
- Holger Czukay [Holger Schüring], German musician (Can), dies at 79
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About September 5, 2017
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
#1 Song: Look What You Made Me Do - Taylor Swift
