Historical Events
Hoover Dam
Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam), on the Colorado River, between Nevada and Arizona. begins operation
- The last surviving member of the marsupial thylacine species, Benjamin, dies alone in his/her cage at the Hobart Zoo (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia)
Famous Birthdays
- Apostolos Kaklamanis, Greek politician, born in Lefkada, Greece
Buddy Holly (1936-1959)
American rock and roll musician and songwriter ("Peggy Sue"; "That'll Be the Day"; "Words Of Love"), born in Lubbock, Texas
- Joe Simon, American soul and R&B singer ("Power of Love"), born in Simmesport, Louisiana (d. 2021)
- Romualds Kalsons, Latvian composer, born in Riga, Latvia
About September 7, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
