Historical Events
Event of Interest
Momofuku Ando markets the first Cup Noodle, packaging it in a waterproof polystyrene container
- Ryder Cup Golf, Old Warson CC: US beats Europe, 18½-13½; after leading by 1 match, GB loses all Friday morning 4-ball matches to lose momentum
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Netrebko, Russian opera singer, born in Krasnodar, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Jada Pinkett Smith (52 years old)
American actress (Set it Off; Nutty Professor;, Menace II Society), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Kate Starre, Australian field hockey utility (Olympic gold 1996, 2000; World Cup gold 1994, 98; Champions Trophy gold 1991, 93, 95, 97), born in Armadale, Australia
Lance Armstrong (52 years old)
American road cyclist (7 Tour de France titles) banned for illegal drug use, born in Plano, Texas
- Ron Childs, American NFL linebacker (New Orleans Saints), born in Kennewick, Washington
About September 18, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Go Away Little Girl - Donny Osmond
- #1 Song: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me - Tams